misemployment

noun

as in misuse
incorrect or improper use the misemployment of interns as errand runners when they have valuable ideas to contribute

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  1. misuse
  2. abuse
Noun
  • An apparent misuse of the technology also led to the most controversial incident in the tournament.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Since the audit tool was introduced, multiple departments have announced arrests of officers across the state, signaling a level of misuse that may have previously gone undetected.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of misuse
Noun
  • Nigeria imposed a $220 million fine on Meta in 2024 following an investigation that alleged a breach of data privacy laws and market power abuse by the Silicon Valley giant.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
  • Hundreds of pages of filings in a civil lawsuit and countersuit detail allegations of fraud and elder abuse, years of adultery, and a battle for property, luxury sports cars and cash.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of abuse
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“Misemployment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misemployment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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