embezzler

noun

Definition of embezzlernext
as in burglar

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  1. burglar
  2. thief
  3. kleptomaniac
  4. safecracker
  5. cat burglar
Noun
  • Initially reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin soon faces a pair of bumbling burglars and devises elaborate traps to protect his home.
    JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The incident happened in Washington Heights near 161st Street and Broadway at about 4:40 a.m. on Saturday when three burglars broke into an apartment.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of burglar
Noun
  • Because thieves have more ways than ever to target them.
    Kim Komando, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Marbles, kerosene, a nail gun, and more semi-common household items rain hell upon would-be thieves Marv and Harry across rewatches every December in scenes that inexplicably don’t kill them.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of thief
Noun
  • The stigma kleptomaniacs face can leave them feeling ashamed, embarrassed or afraid to seek support.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Here are three reasons behind the behavior of a kleptomaniac, according to research.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Definition of kleptomaniac
Noun
  • In classic heist-thriller fashion, each recruit fulfills a very cool and specific role — the driver, the safecracker, the chemist, etc.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2023
  • All that’s missing is a safecracker spinning dials and listening for a telltale click.
    Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2022
Definition of safecracker
Noun
  • This American heiress summering in Cannes has just met Grant’s former cat burglar.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
  • In theaters May 24 08 of 31 The Garfield Movie Just call him a cat burglar.
    Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Definition of cat burglar
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