misappropriate

[ mis-uh-proh-pree-eyt ]

/ ˌmɪs əˈproʊ priˌeɪt /

to put to a wrong use.

to apply wrongfully or dishonestly, as funds entrusted to one's care.

Origin of misappropriate

First recorded in 1855–60; mis-¹ + appropriate

mis·ap·pro·pri·a·tion, noun

It is unconscionable that Khalid should misappropriate Party funds.

The Book of Khalid |Ameen Rihani
I asked her if it would not be very easy for him to misappropriate a scudo now and then.

The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6 |Augustus J. C. Hare
He is seeking to misappropriate to himself the good that your own physicians have accomplished.

The Treasure of the Tigris |A. F. Mockler Ferryman
Am I willing to be a thief and misappropriate their physical, mental and moral heritage?

Facts And Fictions Of Life |Helen H. Gardener

In one case, an absolutely different title, a misappropriate title, was substituted.

Martin Eden |Jack London

misappropriate

/ (ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprɪˌeɪt) /

(tr) to appropriate for a wrong or dishonest use; embezzle or steal

misappropriation, noun