Appropriation
Appropriation noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: the insurgents' appropriation of the house for their headquarters
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Synonyms for Appropriation
Misuse and appropriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misuse" instead a noun "Appropriation".
Misuse
Misuse noun - Incorrect or improper use.
Appropriation and misuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appropriation" instead a noun "Misuse".
Nearby Words: misused, misusing
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Misuse and Appropriation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/appropriation/misuse
Appropriation & Misuse. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/appropriation/misuse>.
Misuse or Appropriation. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/appropriation/misuse.
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