MIS APPLIED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

misapplied

verb

past tense of misapply

as in misused

to put to a bad or improper use you've misapplied the theorem to certain problems that require a different formula kids who misapply their boundless energy and get into trouble

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Its own models going rogue or causing catastrophe The filing says that advanced AI systems pose existential risks particularly if they are misused, weaponized, or allowed to operate with high autonomy.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Stress hormones release during exposure, and risks climb when the practice is misused.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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The act also has been sorely abused and used as a tool to stop projects, particularly housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
In 2023, the Illinois attorney general released a detailed report that identified 451 Catholic priests and religious brothers who the investigation found had abused at least 1,997 children across the state’s six Catholic dioceses.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

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