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There is 1 meaning of the word Misappropriate.

Misappropriate - as a verb

Appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

Example: "The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defalcateembezzlemalversatepeculate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ripsteal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The politician misappropriated public funds for personal use."
"The employee misappropriated confidential customer information."
"They misappropriated the artwork and claimed it as their own."
"The charity's director misappropriated donations for personal expenses."
"The employee misappropriated office supplies for personal use."
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Word Game Points

Is MISAPPROPRIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, misappropriate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISAPPROPRIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is MISAPPROPRIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misappropriate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISAPPROPRIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is MISAPPROPRIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, misappropriate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISAPPROPRIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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