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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Noun
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The tech giant personnel leading the discussions took an upbeat tone, repeatedly talking up an opt-in regime that would protect the agency’s clients against the misuse of their intellectual property and likenesses.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025 -
That can lead to misuse, for instance treating a viral infection with antibiotics, which could give resistant bacteria a leg up without providing any therapeutic benefit.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, the administration has gutted the office that investigates allegations of abuse by agents.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Alex was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, amid revelations of financial crimes, drug abuse and corruption.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Misemployment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misemployment. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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