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Covet vs Misappropriation - What's the difference?

covet | misappropriation |

As a verb covet

is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

As a noun misappropriation is

the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

covet

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
  • To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
  • To yearn, have or indulge inordinate desire, notably for another's possession.

    • Derived terms

    * covetable * coveter * covetingly * covetous * covetousness

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    misappropriation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

    • Synonyms

    * embezzlement