misappropriating

[US]/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪtɪŋ/

[UK]/ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.using something incorrectly; diverting funds or resources for one's own use; embezzling money or property; wrongfully taking or using something

misappropriating funds

misappropriating assets

misappropriating resources

misappropriating property

misappropriating money

misappropriating donations

misappropriating funds illegally

misappropriating company resources

misappropriating client funds

misappropriating public funds

the company was accused of misappropriating funds.

he was found guilty of misappropriating public resources.

misappropriating someone else's ideas can lead to legal trouble.

the investigation revealed that he was misappropriating donations.

she was charged with misappropriating client funds.

misappropriating assets can result in severe penalties.

the board is investigating claims of misappropriating company property.

he faced backlash for misappropriating his employer's time.

misappropriating funds from a charity is a serious offense.

they were warned against misappropriating sensitive information.

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