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misuse vs consume

consume vs misuse

misuse is a noun but consume is not a noun.

misuse and consume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misuse Yes No Yes No
consume No No Yes No
As verbs, consume is a hypernym of misuse; that is, consume is a word with a broader meaning than misuse:
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of misuse include deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out.
misuse (noun) consume (noun)
improper or excessive use
misuse (verb) consume (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something engage fully
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly serve oneself to, or consume regularly
use up (resources or materials)
spend extravagantly
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between misuse and consume

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