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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
misusesmisinterpretsmisemploysdistortsperverts
Antonyms
applies correctlyapplies properlyuses 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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