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- [mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt]
- /ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/
- /ˌmɪs.əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/
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- [mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt]
- /ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/
Definitions of misappropriate word
- verb with object misappropriate to put to a wrong use. 1
- verb with object misappropriate to apply wrongfully or dishonestly, as funds entrusted to one's care. 1
- noun misappropriate (of a person) dishonestly or unfairly take (something, especially money, belonging to another) for one's own use. 1
- transitive verb misappropriate use dishonestly 1
- verb misappropriate If someone misappropriates money which does not belong to them, they take it without permission and use it for their own purposes. 0
- verb misappropriate to appropriate for a wrong or dishonest use; embezzle or steal 0
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Origin of misappropriate
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; mis-1 + appropriate
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Parts of speech for Misappropriate
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misappropriate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
misappropriate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misappropriate
verb misappropriate
- misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.
- plunder — to rob of goods or valuables by open force, as in war, hostile raids, brigandage, etc.: to plunder a town.
- misspend — to spend wrongly or unwisely; squander; waste.
- swindle — to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets.
- rob — to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
Antonyms for misappropriate
verb misappropriate
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- reimburse — to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred: The insurance company reimbursed him for his losses in the fire.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
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