What is another word for misapplications?
Pronunciation: [mɪsˌaplɪkˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Misapplications refer to the incorrect use or application of something. There are several synonyms for the term, including misemployment, misuse, abuse, malpractice, and misutilization. Misemployment implies the misuse of a person, while misuse pertains to the incorrect use of a thing. Abuse is the excessive use of something, usually leading to harm or damage. Malpractice is the improper or negligent behavior of a professional. Misutilization covers the broadest sense of the term, referring to the misuse of anything that results in an unsatisfactory outcome. Regardless of the term used, misapplications tend to result in negative consequences and, therefore, require careful attention and scrutiny.
