misuse

Words with a similar base: misuse

'misuse'

[misuse.n.01] as in: improper or excessive use

Examples:
alcohol abuse
the abuse of public funds

'misuse'

[misapply.v.01] as in: apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

Examples:
The words are misapplied in this context
You are misapplying the name of this religious group

'misuse'

[pervert.v.03] as in: change the inherent purpose or function of something

Examples:
Don't abuse the system
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers

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