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Misusing Definition

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verb

Present participle of misuse.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • mishandling
  • perverting
  • misapplying
  • abusing
  • misappropriating
  • maltreating
  • ill-treating
  • mistreating
  • embezzling
  • exploiting
  • profaning
  • ill-using

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