misapply

Verb

Meaning

To apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public money.

Source: Webster's dictionary

misuse bend abuse mistake exploit corrupt twist misconduct confuse divert distort prostitute profane subvert falsify

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difference contrast determine correct apply detect

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use apply employ utilize utilise

The words are misapplied in this context Source: Internet

You are misapplying the name of this religious group Source: Internet