THESAURUS
misappropriate
abuse, befoul, convert, debase, defalcate, defile, desecrate, divert, embezzle, expropriate, filch, foul, maladminister, misapply, misemploy, mishandle, mismanage, misuse, peculate, pervert, pilfer, pocket, pollute, profane, prostitute, steal, violate
ROGET THESAURUS
misappropriate
Misuse
VB
misuse, misemploy, misapply,
misappropriate, desecrate, abuse, profane, prostitute: waste, overtask, overtax, overwork: squander, cut blocks with a razor, employ a steam engine to crack a nut, catch at a straw.