In "Silas Marner," George Eliot uses the word "embezzle" to evoke themes of financial betrayal and moral ambiguity. In one instance, a character accuses another of conspiring with Dunsey to embezzle money, hinting at a deliberate, possibly conspiratorial misuse of funds [1]. Later, the same word surfaces in a personal defensive statement where a character repudiates any intention to embezzle money, revealing an internal conflict between reputation and alleged conduct [2]. Through these contrasting contexts, Eliot highlights the complex interplay between intent, accusation, and integrity in human affairs.