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misappropriate

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪs.əˈpɹəʊ.pɹɪ.eɪt/

The English word “misappropriate” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To take something for wrong or illegal purposes.
  2. To embezzle.

Etymology

From mis- + appropriate.

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