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English noun: misapplication

1. misapplication (act) wrong use or application


Broader (hypernym)application, practical application

2. misapplication (act) the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else


Synonymsdefalcation, embezzlement, misappropriation, peculation


Broader (hypernym)larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving


Narrower (hyponym)plunderage, raid









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