What is another word for misappropriating?
Pronunciation: [mɪsɐpɹˈə͡ʊpɹɪətɪŋ] (IPA) 
Misappropriating refers to the unlawful or improper use of something that belongs to someone else, whether it is money, property, or ideas. Some synonyms for misappropriating include embezzlement, theft, fraud, pilfering, stealing, and misusing. Embezzlement implies stealing from one's place of work or a position of trust. Theft is a general term for taking something without permission. Fraud involves deceit or deception in obtaining something of value. Pilfering refers to stealing small items or amounts over time. Stealing is the act of taking something that does not belong to you. Misusing implies using something improperly or in a way that is not intended.
