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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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
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Sadly, the greatest proof of this lies in the now-rampant misuse of the rule.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 5 July 2025
Much of this risk is now being shaped by how AI is used, or rather, misused by attackers.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Last year, there were 11 deaths related to fireworks in the U.S., most involving misuse and device misfire/malfunctions, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Sadly, the greatest proof of this lies in the now-rampant misuse of the rule.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Verb
David Greene, president of the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis, said the shooting highlights the need for mandatory firearm safety training and stronger penalties for those who misuse guns.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 5 July 2025
Much of this risk is now being shaped by how AI is used, or rather, misused by attackers.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misuse
abuse
Noun
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
ProPublica,
12 July 2025
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Many of these complications are meant to either limit the cost of tax breaks or to prevent anticipated abuses.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Misuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misuse. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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