Synonyms: misappropriation
Definition: wrongful borrowing
Usage: his explanation was a misappropriation of sociological theory
Similar words: adoption, borrowing
Definition: the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
Usage: the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
Synonyms: embezzlement, peculation, misapplication, misappropriation, defalcation
Definition: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
Similar words: theft, thievery, thieving, stealing, larceny
Definition: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Usage: the thieving is awful at Kennedy International