defalcate in a sentence

v. i.

Definition

Defalcate: to embezzle or misappropriate funds, typically in a financial or accounting context.

The accountant was arrested for attempting to defalcate funds from the company's accounts.
In a shocking turn of events, the charity was found to be defalcating donations intended for disaster relief.
The investigation revealed that the treasurer had been defalcating money for several years without detection.
Defalcating public funds is a serious crime that undermines trust in government institutions.
She faced severe penalties after being caught defalcating from her client's trust fund.