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- [dih-fal-keyt, -fawl-]
- /dɪˈfæl keɪt, -ˈfɔl-/
- /ˈdiː.fælk.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fal-keyt, -fawl-]
- /dɪˈfæl keɪt, -ˈfɔl-/
Definitions of defalcate word
- verb defalcate to misuse or misappropriate property or funds entrusted to one 3
- intransitive verb defalcate to steal or misuse funds entrusted to one's care; embezzle 3
- verb without object defalcate to be guilty of defalcation. 1
- noun defalcate Embezzle (funds with which one has been entrusted). 1
- intransitive verb defalcate misappropriate funds 1
- verb defalcate (Transitive Verb) To misappropriate funds; to embezzle. 0
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Origin of defalcate
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Medieval Latin dēfalcātus (past participle of dēfalcāre to cut off), equivalent to dē- de- + falcātus; see falcate
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Parts of speech for Defalcate
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adjective
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defalcate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defalcate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defalcate
verb defalcate
- misappropriate — to put to a wrong use.
- pilfer — steal in small amounts
- purloin — to take dishonestly; steal; filch; pilfer.
- filch — to steal (especially something of small value); pilfer: to filch ashtrays from fancy restaurants.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
Antonyms for defalcate
verb defalcate
- reimburse — to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- receive — to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts.
- compensate — To compensate someone for money or things that they have lost means to pay them money or give them something to replace that money or those things.
- pay — to coat or cover (seams, a ship's bottom, etc.) with pitch, tar, or the like.
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