as in abuse
incorrect or improper use
the warranty for this dryer is null and void if you subject the product to deliberate misuse
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1
as in to abuse
to put to a bad or improper use
an actor who misused his considerable talent by appearing in too many lousy movies
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as in to bully
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
sadly misused by the people he had trusted
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Recent Examples of misuse
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
This is not to suggest that the IRS should scale back its oversight of the R&D credit, as doing so could lead to greater misuse of the credit.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Saul Elbein, The Hill, 1 May 2025
The complaint also accused DeVore of violating court orders, misusing legal processes for personal grievances, and communicating with a represented party.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But Boebert and local GOP legislators see it as a misuse of federal resources, warning of low ridership, excessive delays and a mismatch with rural transportation needs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
This is not to suggest that the IRS should scale back its oversight of the R&D credit, as doing so could lead to greater misuse of the credit.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced investigations Thursday of leading toothpaste companies, accusing them of misusing fluoride in their products.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 1 May 2025
The complaint also accused DeVore of violating court orders, misusing legal processes for personal grievances, and communicating with a represented party.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misuse
abuse
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Critics argue the murders were calculated acts of greed, rather than acts of desperation by abuse victims.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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There are still assassinations, arbitrary arrests and ongoing human rights abuses, especially against women and ethnic minorities . . .—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Misuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misuse. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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