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Embezzler

ɪmˈbɛzlər

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who embezzles, or takes money or property for their own use that has been entrusted to them.

The company was devastated to discover that their trusted accountant was an embezzler.

An individual who is involved in the illegal appropriation of funds.

After an extensive investigation, the authorities arrested the embezzler who had siphoned off millions from the charity.

A person convicted of embezzlement.

The embezzler received a lengthy prison sentence for her crimes against the firm.

Someone who manipulates financial systems in order to steal.

The embezzler used elaborate schemes to hide the theft from their supervisors.

Etymology

The term 'embezzler' comes from the verb 'embezzle', which likely derives from the Middle French 'embesiller', meaning to 'abscond with' or 'to misappropriate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

white-collar crime

Non-violent crime committed for financial gain within a business or professional context.

misappropriation of funds

The act of taking or using funds for purposes other than those for which they were intended.

Related Words

embezzlement

The act of illegally taking or using money or property that has been entrusted to one's care.

misappropriation

The wrongful, improper, or unlawful use of funds for a purpose other than that for which they were intended.

Slang Meanings

money magician

He's no ordinary accountant; he's a real money magician with those funds.

financial fugitive

After pulling off that scam, he's now a financial fugitive.