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misapply

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of misapply

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
Synonyms of misapply

abuse, misemploy, misuse, pervert, profane, prostitute
Words Related to misapply

degrade, twist

mismanage

corrupt, debase, desecrate
Near Antonyms of misapply

apply, employ, use, utilize

respect

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