as in misuse
incorrect or improper use
the report documents how the misutilization of the drug can have serious side effects
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Noun
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No service prevents every misuse of an older adult's identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026 -
Test continuously and flag problems like data leakage, tool misuse and resource abuse.—
Tom Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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On the other side, De la Espriella has promised to fiercely crack down on criminal groups and build 10 megaprisons, following in a similar vein as El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, in his war on gangs, which has been beset by abuses, according to findings by human rights groups.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Multiple charges of abuse there, including bribery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Misutilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misutilization. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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