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misappropriation

mis·ap·pro·pri·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt]
    • /ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/
    • /ˌmɪs.əˈprəʊ.pri.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt]
    • /ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt/

Definitions of misappropriation word

  • verb with object misappropriation to put to a wrong use. 1
  • verb with object misappropriation to apply wrongfully or dishonestly, as funds entrusted to one's care. 1
  • noun misappropriation The action of misappropriating something; embezzlement. 1
  • noun misappropriation dishonest use of money 1
  • noun misappropriation wrong application of sth 1

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Origin of misappropriation

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 Misappropriation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

misappropriation 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for misappropriation

noun misappropriation

  • desecration — a desecrating or being desecrated
  • mishandling — to handle badly; maltreat: to mishandle a dog.
  • prostitution — the act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse for money.
  • misdeed — an immoral or wicked deed.
  • wrongdoing — behavior or action that is wrong, evil, or blameworthy.

Antonyms for misappropriation

noun misappropriation

  • goodness — the state or quality of being good.
  • morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
  • kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
  • appropriation — An appropriation is an amount of money that a government or organization reserves for a particular purpose.

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