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defalcate - 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

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for defalcate

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

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  • (Tag: ) to take money in a "FALSE" or fraudulent manner...

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  • (Tag: ) de+false+CAT cat is generally preferred by ppl who want money...false money or money by false tactics

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  • (Tag: Global) de+falcon = falcons behaving fraudulently

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  • (Tag: ) adding to bond....false cat can also mean greedy AUNTIES shown in movies who always misuse property

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