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mis·chan·nel | \ ˌmis-ˈcha-nᵊl 
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\mischanneled or mischannelled; mischanneling or mischannelling
Definition of mischannel
: to channel (something, such as one's efforts or emotions) in an improper or harmful way
As dangerous leaders mischannel their drive, they become a growing menace to their fellows.— Timothy R. Clark
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The first known use of mischannel was in 1946
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