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English to English verb
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apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly |  | Example: The words are misapplied in this context
You are misapplying the name of this religious group
source: wordnet30
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To apply wrongly; to use for a wrong purpose; as, to misapply a name or title; to misapply public money. | | source: webster1913
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