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Meaning of misappropriating
The primary meaning of "misappropriating" is to take something, especially money or resources, for one's own use, often in a way that is wrong or illegal.
Etymology of misappropriating
The word "misappropriating" originates from the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or improper, and "appropriating" which comes from the Latin "appropriare" meaning to make one's own, with the word "proprius" meaning own or proper, historically used to describe the act of taking something for one's own use, often in a wrong or illegal manner.
Synonyms
embezzling
pilfering
stealing
thieving
swindling
defrauding
cheating
deceiving
misusing
abusing
exploiting
confiscating
sequestering
commandeering
hijacking
diverting
siphoning
skimming
absconding
peculating
plundering
looting
ravaging
despoiling
pillaging
marauding
raiding
foraging
poaching
sneaking
snatching
grabbing
usurping
appropriating
expropriating
requisitioning
commandeering
wresting
wresting away
Definitions
- To take or use something, especially money or property, improperly or illegally for one's own benefit
- * To use or apply something in a way that is not correct or suitable
Usage Examples
- The company's accountant was accused of misappropriating funds for personal expenses
- * The government was criticized for misappropriating humanitarian aid meant for the disaster victims
Antonyms
returning
restoring
reimbursing
repaying
refunding
redeeming
recovering
regaining
retaining
reserving
conserving
preserving
protecting
safeguarding
defending
upholding
respecting
honoring
obeying
complying
adhering
allocating
assigning
designating
distributing
dispensing
sharing
donating
giving
contributing
volunteering