Definitions for: Misapply

[v] apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"

Webster (1913) Definition: Mis`ap*ply", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misapplied; p. pr.
& vb. n. Misapplying.]
To apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply
a name or title; to misapply public money.

Synonyms: misuse

See Also: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize