misappropriate
verb (used with object)
to put to a wrong use.
had misappropriated
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past perfectof misappropriate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Revolution alleged that a third party had misappropriated its trade secrets for an ERAS-0015 patent and that Erasca, as the licensee, was legally liable.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
In its counterclaim, Archer denied that it had misappropriated trade secrets, induced the employee to breach their contract or interfered with Joby’s partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
The jury found that Boeing had misappropriated Zunum’s trade secrets and breached its contract with the startup.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
Lawsuits brought by investors began piling up, with allegations he had misappropriated their money.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
In one state, these inspectors found that municipal officials had misappropriated more than $500,000, over half of which was recovered and turned into the proper treasuries.
From Government in the United States National, State and Local by James Wilford Garner
