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misuse

DEFINITIONS OF: misuse

1

n improper or excessive use

Synonyms:
abuse
Types:
drug abuse, habit, substance abuse
excessive use of drugs
alcohol abuse, alcoholic abuse, alcoholism abuse
excessive use of alcohol and alcoholic drinks
Type of:
employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
the act of using

v apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

Synonyms:
misapply
Type of:
apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

v change the inherent purpose or function of something

“The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers”
Synonyms:
abuse, pervert
Types:
fracture
violate or abuse
take in vain
use a name, such as God, without proper respect
Type of:
expend, use
use up, consume fully
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