To put to a wrong use; to change the inherent purpose or function of something.
apply badly or incorrectly
improper or excessive use
change the inherent purpose or function of something
change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don''t abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
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"
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
