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misappropriated

/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/

/ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/

Translations

misappropriatedadjective

more misappropriated

Comp.

most misappropriated

Super.

/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪtɪd/

/ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/

détournéSe dit surtout de fonds, de ressources ou de biens utilisés ou pris illégalement.

The misappropriated funds were discovered during the audit.

Les fonds détournés ont été découverts lors de l'audit.

Synonyms

misapplied

wrongfully taken

wrongfully appropriated

misappropriateverb

misappropriated

Past Simple

misappropriated

Past Simple

misappropriated

Past Participle

misappropriating

Gerund

/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪt/

/ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

s'approprier indûment

The accountant was found guilty of misappropriating company funds for personal expenses.

Le comptable a été reconnu coupable de s'être approprié indûment des fonds de l'entreprise pour ses dépenses personnelles.

détournerSurtout pour des fonds, des ressources ou d’autres biens utilisés à une fin non autorisée.

The charity misappropriated the grant by spending it on administrative costs instead of the intended programs.

L'association a détourné la subvention en la dépensant en frais administratifs au lieu des programmes prévus.

Synonyms

Definitions

misappropriatedadjective

Wrongly or dishonestly taken or used, especially referring to funds or resources.

The misappropriated funds were discovered during the audit, leading to a full investigation.

misappropriateverb

To appropriate wrongly or illegally; to take or use (something, especially money) dishonestly for one's own benefit.

The accountant was found guilty of misappropriating company funds for personal expenses.

To allocate or apply (funds, resources, etc.) to an incorrect or unauthorized purpose.

The charity misappropriated the grant by spending it on administrative costs instead of the intended programs.