bezzle Meaning & Definition
What Does Bezzle Mean?
As a verb, bezzle means To plunder; to lay waste to, in riot. It can also mean To drink to excess; to revel. As a noun, it means The level or proportion of financial sector activity that consists of hidden embezzlement, varying in step with the business cycle.
Quick Facts About Bezzle
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | bezzles |
| Verb forms | bezzles, bezzling, bezzled |
Bezzle Definition (Verb)
- To plunder; to lay waste to, in riot.
- To drink to excess; to revel.
- To squander.
Bezzle as a Noun
- The level or proportion of financial sector activity that consists of hidden embezzlement, varying in step with the business cycle.
- The time between when a confidence trickster has stolen money from an unsuspecting person and when that person realizes the money has been stolen.
- The difference between the short-term or current market value of an asset and its true long-term worth.
Synonyms of Bezzle
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Bezzle synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bezzle (third-person singular simple present bezzles, present participle bezzling, simple past and past participle bezzled)
bezzle (plural bezzles)
Words That Rhyme With Bezzle
Origin of Bezzle
Origin 1: From Middle English besilen, from Old French besiler, besillier (“to mistreat, pillage”); or shortened from English embezzle.
Origin 2: Coined by John Kenneth Galbraith, from embezzle.
Questions People Ask About Bezzle
Is bezzle a verb or a noun?
Bezzle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of bezzle?
The plural of bezzle is bezzles.
What is the past tense of bezzle?
The past tense of bezzle is bezzled. The present participle is bezzling.