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
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The industry spent two years focused on AI hallucinations, bias, and misuse.
—Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Muhammad Azeem, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Critics of the Take It Down law fear it could be misused by the FTC.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
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Noun
Once she was medically cleared, Blalock was taken to the Marion County Jail and the affidavit states she was charged with misuse of 911 services, trespassing and possession of not more than 20 grams of marijuana.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The industry spent two years focused on AI hallucinations, bias, and misuse.
—Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The real goal is to identify the actual point of compromise, such as where the data is being misused, who the rogue actor is, which account is the victim, which account is the mule and where the money is really going.
—Muhammad Azeem, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Critics of the Take It Down law fear it could be misused by the FTC.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misuse
abuse
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Johnson works in the mental health field, helping people on their recovery journey from substance abuse, anxiety, alcohol.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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In 2019, Colorado lawmakers extended the statute of limitations on failure to report child abuse from 18 months to three years.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Misuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misuse. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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