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
Misappropriate
Balance
Remunerate
Clear
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
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.

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.

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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