misapply (v.)
- abuse
- befoul
- contort
- convert
- debase
- defalcate
- defile
- desecrate
- distort
- divert
- embezzle
- foul
- garble
- gloss
- misapprehend
- misappropriate
- miscall
- misconceive
- misconduct
- misconstrue
- miscount
- misdeal
- misdirect
- mishandle
- misinterpret
- misjudge
- mismanage
- misplay
- misprint
- misquote
- misread
- misspell
- mistake
- mistranslate
- misunderstand
- misuse
- peculate
- pervert
- pilfer
- pollute
- profane
- prostitute
- rationalize
- squeeze
- torture
- violate
- wrench