misappropriate
- The illegal or improper use of something, often money or assets, that belongs to someone else, similar to theft or embezzlement
- The manager was fired when it was discovered that he had begun to misappropriate company funds to fund his personal expenses.
- The charitable organization was investigated for allegations that they misappropriate donations instead of using them for aid.
- The police are investigating the possibility that the accountant was helping to misappropriate funds from the bank.
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