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How to say: misappropriating
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Misappropriating
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misappropriating
US accent
/mɪsɐpɹˈoʊpɹɪˌeɪɾɪŋ/
UK accent
/mɪsɐpɹˈəʊpɹɪˌeɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
Definition — appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
e.g. “The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family”