Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion

Embezzle is to deceit someone and to use the power vested in you in wrong way.

Remunerate - Salary.

Main Entry: filch

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: steal

Synonyms: cop, crib*, embezzle , hustle*, lift*, misappropriate, pilfer, pinch*, purloin, rip off, rob, scrounge, sneak, snipe, snitch, swipe, take, thieve, walk off with

Antonyms: contribute, give

Why Remunerate can't be the option?

Let us see one example, you can easily understand.

Embezzle: Ex. The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family".

Misappropriate : If someone misappropriates money which does not belong to them, they take it without permission and use it for their own purposes.

Balance: To compare by or as if by turning over in the mind: balanced the pros and cons before making a choice....

Remunerate: Ex. to reward or pay for work, service, etc.

Clear: Ex. Easily seen through; transparent: clear water.,,

So, the answer for EMBEZZLE Synonym is Misappropriate.

Well said anji.

Thanks for your explanation.

Embezzle means robing money by an official person who is on duty.

Eg:- If an employee working in one bank robs money then it becomes embezzlement where as if a thief does that thing simply call it as robbery

Can you give me best example of Remunerate?

Embezzle is stealing something that isn't yours. However, it is usually a form a theft from a corporation or government.

Remunerate mean "to pay someone for work or services:".

He is poorly remunerated for all the work he does.