Definition
mischanneling
noun
- the act or process of directing something (such as funds, energy, or resources) into the wrong channel or toward an inappropriate purpose
verb
- to direct or route (something) into the wrong channel or toward an inappropriate destination
Usage: present participle of mischannel
Examples
- The company was accused of mischanneling investor funds into personal accounts.
- Mischanneling resources away from education undermines long-term development.
- The audit revealed that the nonprofit had been mischanneling donations intended for disaster relief.
- By mischanneling their efforts, the team wasted valuable time on low-priority tasks.
- The government's mischanneling of public money sparked widespread criticism.
- They were mischanneling their creative talents into projects that had no real impact.