English-Finnish translations for reappropriate

Definition of reappropriate

• To seize and reassign
• To reclaim a term that was previously used to disparage that group

Examples

• Once a term of homophobic abuse, the term “queer” has been reappropriated as a marker for some gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT), and other marginalized sexual identities

Related words

• reappear
• reappearance
• reappoint
• reappointment
• reapposition
• reapproach
• preapproval