Synonyms for misappropriation
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1. misappropriationnoun

   Synonyms:
   embezzlement

2. misappropriationnoun

   The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

   Synonyms:
   embezzlement

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1. embezzlement, peculation, defalcation, misapplication, misappropriationnoun

   the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

   Synonyms:
   embezzlement, misapplication, defalcation, peculation

2. misappropriationnoun

   wrongful borrowing

   "his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory"

   Synonyms:
   embezzlement, misapplication, defalcation, peculation

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1. List of paraphrases for "misappropriation":

   embezzlement, diversion, misuse, malfeasance, hijacking, misdirection

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1. Attorney General Tommy Thomas:

   Custodial sentences and criminal fines will be sought against the accused ... given the severity of the scheme to defraud and fraudulent misappropriation of billions in bond proceeds.

2. Parliament Damian Collins:

   After New FIFA requested urgent information from the Bahrain FA regarding the misappropriation of funds, Sheikh Salman did not comment until early December 2009, at which point Sheikh Salman denied those claims, however the Bahrain FA did not dispute the contents of the leaked documents.

3. Prime Minister Najib Razak:

   Regarding the allegations of corruption linking several individuals to a property purchase in Melbourne, the authorities here will thoroughly investigate those allegations, and if there are any wrongdoings and misappropriation, action will be taken.

4. State Bar Court:

   The State Bar of California has filed a petition to enroll this licensee on interim inactive status, alleging that the licensees conduct poses a substantial threat of harm to clients or the public, the petition involves a charge that the licensee engaged in a major misappropriation of client funds.

5. Lakshheish M Patel:

   Every price rise is an opportunity for investors to come out and better leave out of share market, but not before getting all accounts audited and holding stock brokers responsible for its involvement in misappropriation