Misappropriations refers to the improper or illegal use of someone else's money or resources. Some synonyms of this word include embezzlement, theft, diversion, misapplication, and appropriation. Embezzlement involves stealing or diverting funds that have been entrusted to the offender, while theft involves taking someone else's property without their permission. Diversion refers to using funds for an unauthorized purpose, and misapplication involves using funds for a different purpose than initially intended. Appropriation refers to taking or using someone else's property or resources without their permission. All of these synonyms reflect the act of using resources illegally or inappropriately, and can carry serious legal and ethical implications.