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malversate

verb

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

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

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

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