misappropriate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Amy Knox, the former chief operating officer of Harm Reduction-SD, was charged with three felony counts of misappropriating public money and three felony counts of embezzlement.
From Los Angeles Times
Wexner said that he later discovered Epstein "had misappropriated vast sums of money from me and my family", a statement he repeated in his opening remarks.
From BBC
County Federation of Labor executive who pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds in 2006.
From Los Angeles Times
In October, federal prosecutors brought their first cases, charging two real estate executives with misappropriating millions.
From Los Angeles Times
But they also must not be misappropriated by those seeking to subvert legitimate law enforcement.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
