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Definition
(verb) appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

Synonyms : embezzle , malversate , misappropriate , peculate

Example Sentence

The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for defalcate

de + false + ate = i cheated them of their money and ate the food...have the cake and eat it too :)

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to take money in a "FALSE" or fraudulent manner...

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de+falcon = falcons behaving fraudulently

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de+false+CAT cat is generally preferred by ppl who want money...false money or money by false tactics

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adding to bond....false cat can also mean greedy AUNTIES shown in movies who always misuse property

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defalcate -> defal+cate I misuse the def false money and had cake

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just like "war hawks" there are probably "fraud falcons"

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