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MISAPPLICATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Misapplication.

Misapplication - as a noun

Wrong use or application

The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defalcation17embezzlement36misappropriationpeculation14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
larceny12stealing9theft11thievery17thieving15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The misapplication of funds led to the budget deficit."
"The misapplication of medication can have serious consequences."
"The misapplication of the law resulted in an unjust decision."
"His misapplication of the engineering principles caused the bridge to collapse."
"The misapplication of paint ruined the artwork."
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Word Game Points

Is MISAPPLICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, misapplication is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISAPPLICATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is MISAPPLICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misapplication is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISAPPLICATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is MISAPPLICATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, misapplication is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISAPPLICATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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