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misuse vs habit

habit vs misuse

misuse and habit both are nouns.

misuse and habit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misuse Yes No Yes No
habit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, habit is a hyponym of misuse; that is, habit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than misuse:
  • misuse: improper or excessive use
  • habit: excessive use of drugs
Other hyponyms of misuse include drug abuse, substance abuse.
misuse (noun) habit (noun)
improper or excessive use excessive use of drugs
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
an established custom
the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)
misuse (verb) habit (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something put a habit on
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Difference between misuse and habit

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