Synonyms & related words for appropriation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of appropriation — including earmarking, annexation, allocation, borrowing, allotment. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to appropriation

Explore words related to appropriation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include appropriated, unappropriated, appropriating, earmarked, appropriator, unbudgeted, budgeted, disbursement. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for appropriation

Common synonyms for appropriation include earmarking, annexation, allocation, borrowing, allotment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does appropriation come from?

The word appropriation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root propri-, from Latin proprius (“one's own”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.