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misapplies
[/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪz/]
verb
aplica incorretamente
1.
applies something incorrectly or inappropriately; uses something in the wrong way or context
He misapplies the theory to situations where it doesn't fit.
Ele aplica a teoria incorretamente em situações onde ela não se encaixa.
2.
misuses or uses incorrectly; puts to wrong use
She misapplies the funds designated for education.
Ela desvia os fundos designados para educação.
Synonyms
misuses
misinterprets
misemploys
distorts
perverts
Antonyms
applies correctly
applies properly
uses appropriately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aplica incorretamente
standard usage
São Paulo
faz mau uso de
common alternative
Portugal
aplica incorrectamente
standard usage with Portuguese spelling
Related Idioms & Phrases
get it wrong
put to wrong use
take out of context
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