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misuse

/mɪs'juz/

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verb
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
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misapply

type of:
utilize apply employ use utilise
verb
change the inherent purpose or function of something
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"The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"

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abuse pervert

type of:
use expend
noun
improper or excessive use
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abuse

type of:
usage use utilisation utilization employment exercise

Examples of misuse

"The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"