Synonyms for improperly
im·prop·er·ly

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1. improperlyadverb

   in an improper way

   "he checked whether the wound had healed improperly"

   Antonyms:
   decently, in good order, the right way, properly, decent, right

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1. List of paraphrases for "improperly":

   incorrectly, inappropriately, unduly, irregularly, wrongly, inadequately, unfairly, inaccurately, wrong, wrongfully, erroneously, unjustly, mistakenly, poorly, unreasonably

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1. Darrell Issa:

   The Justice Department's decision to close the IRS targeting investigation without a single charge or prosecution is a low point of accountability in an administration that is better known for punishing whistleblowers than the abuse and misconduct they expose, after stating that their investigation confirms that tea party and conservative groups were improperly targeted, they dismiss it merely as a byproduct of gross mismanagement and incompetence -- ignoring volumes of evidence in the public record and efforts to obstruct legitimate inquires.

2. The DOJ:

   The court of appeals improperly vacated the capital sentences recommended by the jury in one of the most important terrorism prosecutions in our nation’s history, this court should reverse the decision below and put this case back on track toward a just conclusion.

3. Attorney General:

   While I am Attorney General, the actions of the Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced by political considerations, i demand the highest standards, and where they are not met, I take action. However, no nation has a more talented, more dedicated group of law enforcement investigators and prosecutors than the United States.

4. Chen Wen-chi:

   China, at the first moment, when it took our nationals without consulting us, acted improperly.

5. The Florida Supreme Court:

   In light of the scant evidence connecting Penalver to this murder and the consequent importance of identifying the individual depicted on the videotape in sunglasses and hat, we conclude that the improperly admitted evidence and the State's suggestion that the defense tampered with or suborned perjury by an identification witness meet the cumulative error requirements outlined above and require reversal.