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misapply

verb

apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
Y
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

    “The words are misapplied in this context”

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Example Sentences

The words are misapplied in this context
You are misapplying the name of this religious group

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