Dictionary definition and meaning for defalcate
DEFALCATE
(verb) 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"
synonyms : embezzle , malversate , misappropriate , peculate
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(Tag: ) to take money in a "FALSE" or fraudulent manner...
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