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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This embrace of democratized filmmaking essentially sets Miller apart from del Toro, who has voiced anxiety about AI being misused by the masses.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025 -
But now the justices will hear about how that tool may be misused.—
Ailsa Chang,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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But like any power, it can be abused.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Misapplied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapplied. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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