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"defalcate" Definitions

[archaic] (archaic) DEDUCT, CURTAIL
to engage in embezzlement

"defalcate" Synonyms

rob steal pilfer purloin thieve filch swipe take pinch nick lift appropriate misappropriate heist snitch loot nab embezzle snaffle hook misapply misuse abuse misemploy pervert prostitute distort exploit garble mishandle misinterpret profane warp dissipate misconstrue mismanage misrepresent squander More

"defalcate" Antonyms

bequeath clothe condemn cover demote give help hold hurt keep offer protect receive refuse reject release return stop be honest reimburse bestow contribute donate proffer provide relinquish surrender yield

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Defalcation literally means "cutting off with a falx" ("sickle"). The term is from Latin, and is analyzed as de- "off" + falx "sickle" + -tion "act of", hence literally "cutting off with a sickle". There is also a verb form, "defalcate".