embezzler

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English

Etymology

embezzle +‎ -er

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 333: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /əmˈbɛzləɹ/

Noun

embezzler (plural embezzlers)

  1. one who steals money they have been trusted with, especially from one's employer; one who embezzles
    • 1667, Samuel Pepys, Diary
      It appears that Hogg is the eeriest rogue, the most observable embezzler, that ever was known.
    • 2003, Will and Grace (TV, episode 5.23)
      At the time, I was deeply involved with the handsome embezzler who led a major telecom company into bankruptcy.

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