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exhaust vs misuse

misuse vs exhaust

exhaust and misuse both are nouns.

exhaust and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhaust Yes No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, misuse is a hyponym of exhaust; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exhaust:
  • exhaust: use up (resources or materials)
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
exhaust (noun) misuse (noun)
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged improper or excessive use
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust (verb) misuse (verb)
wear out completely change the inherent purpose or function of something
eliminate (a substance) apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
use up the whole supply of
use up (resources or materials)
deplete
Difference between exhaust and misuse

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