MISEMPLOYMENT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

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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As for misuse, the company says, Flock’s records of search logs allow departments to identify which cops abuse their power.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Just weeks before Florida’s order, Flock announced mandatory changes that will soon take effect to address privacy and misuse concerns, including an audit tool to flag abnormal search behavior, the Associated Press reported.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

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Before Saylor Hayes’ parents were arrested in connection with the 5-year-old girl’s death this week, the couple had been charged with child abuse and had a history of drug use, court documents show.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
McManus, 50, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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