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