Associations to the word «Misapply»

Wiktionary

MISAPPLY, verb. To apply incorrectly; to misuse.

Dictionary definition

MISAPPLY, verb. Apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group".

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain