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.
他被指控濫用本應用於慈善的資金。