Misapplies Synonyms

Apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. misuses
  2. perverts
  3. steals
  4. distorts
  5. misappropriates
  6. wastes
  7. mishandles
  8. misdirects
  9. abuses
  10. embezzles