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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Or at the very least, it would have been deemed a misuse of premium assets.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025 -
CEOs may fear potential legal and reputational risks associated with the misuse of data in AI projects.—
Tim Houlne,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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“Misutilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misutilization. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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