Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
3.
EMBEZZLE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Main Entry: embezzle
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal money, often from employer
Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply, misappropriate, misuse, peculate, pilfer, purloin, put hand in cookie jar, put hand in till, skim, thieve
Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal money, often from employer
Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply, misappropriate, misuse, peculate, pilfer, purloin, put hand in cookie jar, put hand in till, skim, thieve
Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return
Discussion:
26 comments Page 2 of 3.
Gopi said:
1 decade ago
Meaning embezzle means money is not ours using only own purpose.
DM said:
9 years ago
The vent let the fresh air in.
Shanmuga sundari.M said:
9 years ago
@Saritha, I think vent means opening.
Naveen said:
1 decade ago
Embezzle means to steal money with whom you trust with.
Surpriya said:
1 decade ago
Embezzle is to deceit someone and to use the power vested in you in wrong way.
Dyipu said:
1 decade ago
Embezzle: If someone embezzles money that their organisation or company has placed in their care, they take it for their own purposes illegally.
i.e Inappropriate.
Remunerate: We paid money for our work we do.
i.e Inappropriate.
Remunerate: We paid money for our work we do.
Edukondalu said:
1 decade ago
Ex:- The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family.
Krishna said:
1 decade ago
Embezzle meaning is misappropriate.
Tuntun said:
1 decade ago
Remunerate mean "to pay someone for work or services:".
He is poorly remunerated for all the work he does.
He is poorly remunerated for all the work he does.
American Guy_XD said:
1 decade ago
Embezzle is stealing something that isn't yours. However, it is usually a form a theft from a corporation or government.
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