Misappropriation
Misappropriation noun - The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
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Synonyms for Misappropriation
Thievery and misappropriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thievery" instead a noun "Misappropriation".
Nearby Words: misappropriate, misappropriated, misappropriating
Thievery
Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Synonyms for Thievery
Misappropriation and thievery are semantically related. You can use "Misappropriation" instead a noun "Thievery".
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Related pairs
- appropriation and misappropriation
- appropriation and thievery
- crime and misappropriation
- crime and thievery
- steal and misappropriation
- steal and thievery
- misapplication and misappropriation
- misapplication and thievery
- rip-off and misappropriation
- rip-off and thievery
- fraud and misappropriation
- fraud and thievery
- theft and misappropriation
- theft and thievery
How words are described
| supposed | supposed misappropriation | supposed thievery |
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