1. took and used someone else’s money or property dishonestly, especially when entrusted with it
Usage: past tense and past participle of misappropriate

Examples

• The treasurer misappropriated funds from the charity.
• She was fired after it was discovered she had misappropriated company resources.
• The investigation revealed that millions had been misappropriated over several years.
• He misappropriated client money to pay for his personal expenses.
• The audit showed that supplies were being misappropriated by several employees.
• Government officials misappropriated disaster relief funds.
• The accountant misappropriated pension contributions for his own use.