misappropriation
noun/ˌmɪsəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,704 most common English word
Meaning
the wrongful or dishonest use of money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example sentence
The accountant was fired after an investigation revealed misappropriation of company funds.
Synonyms & related words
- embezzlement
- theft
- fraud
- stealing
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