noun ·6 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   wrongful borrowing wordnet
3. 3
   The wrongful, incorrect or dishonest use of something, such as information. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

embezzlementembezzlementabuseabuse of officebefoulmentconversion

Etymology

From mis- + appropriation.

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