/peh-loo-KAY-rah/
In Colombia, to repeatedly and discreetly steal small amounts of money from someone, like peeling layers, leaving them with a little bit at a time.
Example
"They embezzled money from me at work with the expense accounts."
"That business partner is embezzling from you if you don't keep track."
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/peh-loo-KAY-rah/
In Colombia, to repeatedly and discreetly steal small amounts of money from someone, like peeling layers, leaving them with a little bit at a time.
Example
"They embezzled money from me at work with the expense accounts."
"That business partner is embezzling from you if you don't keep track."
Word family
Regional synonyms: