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misuse vs deplete

deplete vs misuse

misuse is a noun but deplete is not a noun.

misuse and deplete both are verbs.

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

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