Misappropriation(noun)
The dishonest use of money or property for one’s own benefit.
Hindi meaning:गबन
Synonyms: Embezzlement, Theft, Misuse, Defalcation
Antonyms: Restitution, Reimbursement, Compensation, Repayment
Example: The auditor found evidence of misappropriation of public funds.
Trick to remember: If you take office money for yourself, that is misappropriation, not “adjustment.”
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