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consume vs misuse

misuse vs consume

consume is not a noun while misuse is a noun.

consume and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, misuse is a hyponym of consume; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
consume (noun) misuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
consume (verb) misuse (verb)
engage fully change the inherent purpose or function of something
serve oneself to, or consume regularly apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
use up (resources or materials)
spend extravagantly
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between consume and misuse

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