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misappropriating

UK
/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

misappropriateverb

misappropriating

Gerund

misappropriated
Past Simple
misappropriated
Past Participle
misappropriating
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprieɪt/
US
/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
embezzle
misuse
divert
appropriate
steal

Definitions

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.
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