MISAPPLICATION Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

misapplication

noun

ˌmis-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of misapplication

as in misuse

incorrect or improper use this silly gossiping is a serious misapplication of your time

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Recent Examples of misapplication Rappa has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and the unauthorized practice of law. — Riley Rourke, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 Attorney Henry Rappa, 57, will be arraigned in Cambridge District Court on two counts each of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary and larceny over $1,200, as well as a single count of unauthorized practice of law. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Teams are required to demonstrate that there was a misapplication of the official playing rules, as opposed to an error in judgment by game officials, according to the NBA. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026 This might trouble some as a misapplication of government authority — especially those who hold that property rights are too crucial to liberty to be violated. — Kerry Jackson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misapplication

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Noun

The accusations come amid broader criticism of Petro over alleged misuse of public funds, depletion of national budgets and drug trafficking.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Legal liability related to the misuse of AI models is under increasing scrutiny amid capability gains from frontier systems over the past year.

— Ashley Capoot,Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of misuse

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Another man decided to report to police additional abuse by Moore, who was the man’s babysitter, after speaking with Hamilton in 2010, according to court records and Hamilton’s campaign.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Another 16% experienced discriminatory comments or abuse, while 10% experienced physical aggression.

— Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of abuse

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