misuse

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[ˌmɪsˈjuːz], (Verb)

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- use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
(e.g: he was found guilty of misusing public funds)


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[ˌmɪsˈjuːs], (Noun)

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- the wrong or improper use of something
(e.g: drugs of such potency that their misuse can have dire consequences)


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