MISAPPROPRIATED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MISAPPROPRIATED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MISAPPROPRIATED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Misappropriate

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌmɪsəˈprəʊprɪeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

dishonestly or unfairly take (something, especially money, belonging to another) for one's own use

Short Definition:

dishonestly or unfairly take something belonging to another for one's own use

Examples:
  • the report revealed that department officials had misappropriated funds

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