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misapply

[ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ]

misapply Definition

  • 1to use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose
  • 2to apply something wrongly or improperly

Using misapply: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misapply" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He misapplied the funds and was fired from his job.

  • Example

    The teacher misapplied the rule and punished the wrong student.

  • Example

    She misapplied the makeup and looked like a clown.

misapply Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for misapply

  • apply correctly
  • use properly

Phrases with misapply

  • to work or study with insufficient effort or attention

    Example

    If you continue to misapply yourself, you will fail the course.

  • to interpret or enforce the law in a way that is incorrect or unjust

    Example

    The judge was accused of misapplying the law in his ruling.

  • misapply resources

    to allocate resources in an inefficient or ineffective manner

    Example

    The company misapplied its resources and went bankrupt.

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Summary: misapply in Brief

The verb 'misapply' [ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ] means to use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose. It can refer to using something wrongly or improperly, as in 'She misapplied the makeup and looked like a clown.' The phrase 'misapply oneself' means to work or study with insufficient effort or attention. 'Misapply' can also be used to describe the incorrect interpretation or enforcement of the law, as in 'The judge was accused of misapplying the law in his ruling.'