misuse
Use Misuse in a sentence
verb (used with object)
3.
to use wrongly or improperly; misapply.
4.
to treat badly or abusively; maltreat.
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| misuse | |
| —n | |
| 1. | erroneous, improper, or unorthodox use: misuse of words |
| 2. | cruel or inhumane treatment |
| —vb | |
| 3. | to use wrongly |
| 4. | to treat badly or harshly |
| 5. | to use (something, esp alcohol, drugs, etc) improperly |
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Example sentences
Both countries are now getting cold feet, claiming misuse of the resolution's elastic language.
Researchers' concerns include discomfort over possible misuse of their data and losing credit for their work.
Although there are always fringe groups that misuse information.
Most of the deaths were due to misuse of the medications--not to treat pain but to achieve a narcotic high.
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