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There are 2 meanings of the word Misappropriation.

Misappropriation - as a noun

The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defalcation17embezzlement36misapplication22peculation14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
larceny12stealing9theft11thievery17thieving15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wrongful borrowing

Example: "His explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory"

Example Sentences

"The company's CEO was accused of misappropriation of funds."
"She filed a lawsuit against her business partner for misappropriation of intellectual property."
"The auditor discovered misappropriation of assets during the financial review."
"The politician denied any involvement in the misappropriation of campaign funds."
"The employee was fired for misappropriation of confidential client data."
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Is MISAPPROPRIATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, misappropriation is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is MISAPPROPRIATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misappropriation is valid for Words With Friends
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MISAPPROPRIATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is MISAPPROPRIATION a valid WordFeud word?
No, misappropriation is NOT valid for WordFeud
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MISAPPROPRIATION is not a valid WordFeud word.

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