misuse vs exercise

exercise vs misuse

misuse and exercise both are nouns.

misuse and exercise both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
misuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
exercise	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, exercise is a hypernym of misuse; that is, exercise is a word with a broader meaning than misuse:

misuse: improper or excessive use
exercise: the act of using

Other hypernyms of misuse include employment, usage, use, utilisation, utilization.

misuse (noun)	exercise (noun)
improper or excessive use	the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
	a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
	systematic training by multiple repetitions
	the act of using
	an action, often used negatively and without consequences
	(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

misuse (verb)	exercise (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	do physical exercise
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly	give a workout to
	learn by repetition
	put to use
	carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

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