What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
malappropriation
Example
The CEO was charged with malappropriation of company funds. [malappropriation: noun]
Example
The politician was accused of malappropriating public funds for personal gain. [malappropriating: verb]
misappropriation
Example
The employee was fired for misappropriation of company funds. [misappropriation: noun]
Example
The charity organization was investigated for misappropriating donations. [misappropriating: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Misappropriation is more commonly used than malappropriation in everyday language and legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between malappropriation and misappropriation?
Both malappropriation and misappropriation are formal terms used in legal and professional contexts.
