MISAPPROPRIATE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

misappropriate

verb

ˌmi-sə-ˈprō-prē-ˌāt

Definition of misappropriate

as in to steal

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep a financial manager misappropriating funds from her clients' accounts

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Recent Examples of misappropriate Ereg is accused of obtaining, misappropriating and laundering millions of dollars meant to feed children in need, officials said in a statement. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 11 June 2026 Trauernicht faces a felony charge of misappropriating public funds while serving as the UC Davis fire chief. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments. — Jay Weaver june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026 Wilson is accused of misappropriating $54,000 in county funds. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for misappropriate

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steal

Verb

Police arrested more than 400 people after a melee in which businesses were smashed and goods stolen, and fireworks were dispatched in crowds.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
However, when her island's resources are threatened, Moana embraces her ancestors' voyaging heritage and heads out to sea to find Maui, deliver the heart of Te Fiti (which Maui stole back in the day) and save her people.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026