misapply

English Thesaurus

1. apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly (verb.consumption)

hypernym	:	apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize,
definition	:	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose (verb.consumption)

derivation	:	abuse, misuse,
definition	:	improper or excessive use (noun.act)

derivation	:	misapplication,
definition	:	wrong use or application (noun.act)

derivation	:	abuse, misuse,
definition	:	improper or excessive use (noun.act)

derivation	:	misapplication,
definition	:	wrong use or application (noun.act)