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Misuse

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Definitions for Misuse

noun
improper or excessive use
Synonyms
Examples
  1. alcohol abuse
  2. the abuse of public funds
verb
apply to a wrong thing or person
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Examples
  1. apply badly or incorrectly
  2. The words are misapplied in this context
  3. You are misapplying the name of this religious group
verb
change the inherent purpose or function of something
Synonyms
Examples
  1. Don't abuse the system
  2. The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers

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