malappropriates

Example:She mistakenly malappropriated the office supplies for her personal projects.

Definition:To use or take something that does not belong to you, often for an improper or wrongful purpose.

Example:The planning committee was criticized for diverting resources away from education to support a lesser priority.

Definition:To direct or lead away from the proper or intended course or direction.

Example:The administrator perverted the mission of the organization by using funds meant for educational programs to finance his personal ventures.

Definition:To corrupt or twist a concept, idea, or situation into an improper or different use or direction.