No. 3,516 in Dutch
ontvreemd
Stolen or embezzled.
In a sentence
De schilderijen werden uit het museum ontvreemd.
The paintings were stolen from the museum.
In this sentence, "ontvreemd" is used to describe the act of intentionally taking something unlawfully, denoting theft.
Het is triest dat hij geld uit de liefdadigheidsinstelling heeft ontvreemd.
It is sad that he embezzled money from the charity organization.
Here, "ontvreemd" implies the inappropriate diversion or theft of resources, highlighting unethical behavior.
Men vermoedt dat geheime documenten zijn ontvreemd.
It is suspected that secret documents have been stolen.
In this case, "ontvreemd" refers to the act of taking sensitive or secure items, emphasizing the serious nature of the theft.
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