misapply
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/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
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/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
to incorrectly use something in a way that it was not meant to be used
He was accused of misapplying the funds meant for charity.
그는 자선을 위해 마련된 자금을 부적절하게 사용했다는 혐의로 고소당했다.