Antonyms for defalcation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dee-fal-key-shuh n, -fawl-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdi fælˈkeɪ ʃən, -fɔl-

Definition of defalcation

Origin : mid-15c., from Medieval Latin defalcationem (nominative defalcatio), noun of action from past participle stem of defalcare, from de- + Latin falx, falcem "sickle, scythe, pruning hook."

As in inadequacy : noun shortage, defect, inability
As in bankruptcy : noun inability to pay debts
As in shortage : noun deficiency
As in scantiness : noun shortage
As in scantness : noun shortage
As in scarceness : noun shortage
As in underage : noun shortage
As in deficiency : noun imperfection, inadequacy
As in deficit : noun shortage of something needed, required
As in embezzlement : noun stealing money, often from employer

Example sentences :

But nothing yet concerning the defalcation and disappearance of Angelo Puma.
Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

Evidently there had been a defalcation on rather a large scale.
Extract from : « Miss Mehetabel's Son » by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

The rumor of Elijah's defalcation had not disturbed Seymour seriously.
Extract from : « The Vision of Elijah Berl » by Frank Lewis Nason

And with all this there was a defalcation traceable to Hope Mills or the Eastmans.
Extract from : « Hope Mills » by Amanda M. Douglas

The steward set it on fire to conceal the defalcation in the crop.
Extract from : « Black Diamonds » by Mr Jkai

I knew all about the defalcation from my father just after the meeting.
Extract from : « The Quality of Mercy » by W. D. Howells

Did you read the account of the defalcation in the Events—when it first came out?
Extract from : « The Quality of Mercy » by W. D. Howells

The letter purported to be an excuse for the writer's own defalcation.
Extract from : « The Duke's Children » by Anthony Trollope

But a defalcation which occurred immediately afterwards was worse.
Extract from : « The Duke's Children » by Anthony Trollope

Because of the defalcation of her lawyer, she is in financial straits.
Extract from : « Dramatic Technique » by George Pierce Baker

Synonyms for defalcation

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