misapply

[ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ]

misapply Definition

• 1. to use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for misapply

• misuse
• abuse
• pervert
• distort
• misemploy

Antonyms for misapply

• apply correctly
• use properly

Phrases with misapply

• misapply oneself

  to work or study with insufficient effort or attention

  Example

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

• misapply the law

  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.'