Synonyms of misapplication

misapplication

noun

ˌmis-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 

as in misuse

incorrect or improper use

this silly gossiping is a serious misapplication of your time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misuse
• abuse
• perversion
• misusage
• wrecking
• mismanagement
• destruction
• mishandling
• misemployment
• mistreatment
• misutilization
• spoiling
• corruption
• ill-treatment
• maltreatment
• damage
• mismanaging
• ill-usage
• debasement
• profanation
• prostitution
• desecration
• ruin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• use
• application
• employment
• utilization

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of misapplication

Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, formerly the senior director of financial services for the Magnolia School District in California’s Orange County, pleaded guilty on March 28 to one count of embezzlement, theft, and intentional misapplication of funds from an organization receiving federal funds. —Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024

Charged with official misconduct and misapplication of funds — all felonies — in March, Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly seeks dismissal of the 15-count Lake County Court indictment against her contending that she was improperly accused. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2024

Third, Platt demonstrated a clear misapplication of prior rulings. —Christopher B. Summers, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024

Accidental misapplication of gen AI is different from deliberate malpractices (intent). —Öykü Isik, amit Joshi, lazaros Goutas, Harvard Business Review, 31 May 2024