misapply Synonyms
misapply Meaning
misapply (v)
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misapply (v. t.)
To apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public money.
misapply Sentence Examples
- The doctor misapplied the ointment, worsening the patient's skin condition.
- The student misapplied the math formula, leading to an incorrect answer.
- The contractor misapplied the building codes, compromising the safety of the structure.
- The employee misapplied the company's expense policy, resulting in unauthorized reimbursements.
- The teacher misapplied the lesson plan, confusing the students with disjointed material.
- The politician misapplied the campaign funds, using them for personal gain.
- The jury misapplied the judge's instructions, resulting in an unjust verdict.
- The researcher misapplied the statistical data, drawing erroneous conclusions.
- The artist misapplied the paint, creating an unsightly and distorted canvas.
- The musician misapplied the musical notation, producing an off-key performance.
FAQs About the word misapply
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectlyTo apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public mo
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The doctor misapplied the ointment, worsening the patient's skin condition.
The student misapplied the math formula, leading to an incorrect answer.
The contractor misapplied the building codes, compromising the safety of the structure.
The employee misapplied the company's expense policy, resulting in unauthorized reimbursements.
