misappropriated

Words with a similar base: misappropriated

'misappropriated'

[embezzle.v.01] as in: appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

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Examples:
The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family

'misappropriated'

[embezzled.s.01] as in: taken for your own use in violation of a trust

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Examples:
the banker absconded with embezzled funds