misapplying
verbUK /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/
US /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪɪŋ/
Using something in the wrong way.
He got hurt by misapplying the tool.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Using a rule or law in a way that is not correct.
The judge was misapplying the law in that case.
3. Putting something in the wrong place.
She was misapplying the label to the wrong box.
4. Using words or ideas in the wrong situation.
Misapplying that quote made the speech confusing.