misadjust
verb
mis·ad·just
ˌmis-ə-ˈjəst 
misadjusted; misadjusting
: to adjust (something, such as a device) incorrectly or improperly
Mechanics had misadjusted panels at the rear of the tail that raised and lowered the plane's nose.—
Alan Levin
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“Misadjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misadjust. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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