verb
- taking someone else’s property or money dishonestly, especially when it has been entrusted to one’s care
Usage: present participle of misappropriate
Examples
- The accountant was caught misappropriating company funds.
- She was accused of misappropriating donations meant for charity.
- The treasurer faced charges for misappropriating club money.
- He lost his job after misappropriating client assets.
- The investigation revealed employees were misappropriating supplies.
- Misappropriating public funds is a serious federal crime.