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mis·ap·pro·pri·ate
 misappropriate
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- pronunciation:
- mIs
pro
pri
eIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
misappropriates, misappropriating, misappropriated |
| definition: |
to take or use (money or other resources) dishonestly or illegally; use for a purpose other than what was intended.
- synonyms:
- defalcate, embezzle, peculate
- similar words:
- abuse, appropriate, defraud, misdirect, mismanage, misuse, mulct, pocket, steal, swindle
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| related words: |
grab, misconduct |
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| derivation: |
misappropriation (n.) |
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