as in misuses
incorrect or improper use
this silly gossiping is a serious misapplication of your time
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The South Korean government is launching its own investigation into potential human rights abuses and its president is questioning whether future investments should proceed.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025 -
But certain sectors have been increasingly reliant on migrant workers and in some industries – like fishing – there have been past reports of labor abuses.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Misapplications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapplications. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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