Another word for misapplication

Wrong, often corrupt use

• abuse

  1. Improper or excessive use; misuse:
  2. Physical maltreatment or violence:
  3. Sexual abuse.

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  1. Improper or excessive use; misuse:
  2. Physical maltreatment or violence:
  3. Sexual abuse.

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• misappropriation

  1. The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

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  1. The wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

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• mishandling

  1. Incorrect handling; mismanagement.

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  1. Incorrect handling; mismanagement.

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• misuse

  1. Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication.
  2. (Obs.) Bad or harsh treatment

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  1. Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication.
  2. (Obs.) Bad or harsh treatment

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• perversion

  1. Something perverted; abnormal form
  2. A sexual practice or act considered abnormal or deviant.
  3. Any of various sexual acts or practices deviating from what is considered normal; sexual deviation

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  1. Something perverted; abnormal form
  2. A sexual practice or act considered abnormal or deviant.
  3. Any of various sexual acts or practices deviating from what is considered normal; sexual deviation

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