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(Entry 1 of 2)
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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misuse
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of misuse (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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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2
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
- sadly misused by the people he had trusted
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- baby,
- cater (to),
- coddle,
- favor,
- gratify,
- humor,
- indulge,
- mollycoddle,
- pamper,
- spoil
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