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Appropriating

Verb / ʌˈprəʊpri:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for appropriating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Appropriating means taking something for oneself without permission or legal right.

Synonyms & similar words

capture conquer setaside seize earmark allow reserve appropriate seizing taking confiscating commandeering expropriating usurping claiming grabbing snatching acquiring procuring obtaining stealing lifting nicking pinching filching swiping robbing burgling

Example sentences

  1. He was arrested for appropriating money from the company's accounts.
  2. The teacher caught the student appropriating her book without permission.
  3. The thief was caught on camera appropriating a necklace from a store.
  4. The government is appropriating funds for the new highway project.
  5. She was accused of appropriating the idea from her colleague.

Quotes

  • Appropriating something from someone else is never right.
  • The act of appropriating is often seen as a violation of someone else's rights.
  • Appropriating resources from other countries has been a source of conflict throughout history.

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