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
Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Michael Pack, the conservative filmmaker who was nominated by President Trump to lead USAGM during his first term, was accused of fraud, as well as misuse of office, during his short tenure from 2020 to 2021.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Back in 2013, Le Pen herself called for all politicians found guilty of misusing public funds to be barred from running for office for life.
—Cole Stangler, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Yes, taking too much HGH, whether through too high a dose or misuse, can lead to serious health risks and complications.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Michael Pack, the conservative filmmaker who was nominated by President Trump to lead USAGM during his first term, was accused of fraud, as well as misuse of office, during his short tenure from 2020 to 2021.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
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However, project critics said that the bill was necessary to protect public funds from being misused in the project.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Back in 2013, Le Pen herself called for all politicians found guilty of misusing public funds to be barred from running for office for life.
—Cole Stangler, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Misuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misuse. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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