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MISAPPLIED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word misapplied. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word misapplied. (close relations)
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misapplymisappliesmisapplying

Best Alternative Words for MISAPPLIED

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misunderstood
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• wrongly understood

misused
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

misconstrued
verbv
verb

• interpret in the wrong way

misemployed
verbv
verb

• To employ incorrectly; to misuse.

misinterpreted
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• interpret falsely

• interpret wrongly

• interpret in the wrong way

misuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• improper or excessive use

verb

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

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

Best Hypernyms For MISAPPLIED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for misapplied, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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apply employ use utilise utilize

Alternatives for MISUNDERSTOOD

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