1. to take and use (someone else’s money or property) dishonestly for one’s own purposes
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The accountant misappropriates funds from the company’s pension plan.
• She misappropriates office supplies for her personal use.
• The treasurer misappropriates donations meant for charity.
• He misappropriates public resources for private gain.
• The manager misappropriates employee contributions to the holiday fund.
• The official misappropriates taxpayer money for luxury expenses.