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misuse vs run through

run through vs misuse

misuse is a noun but run through is not a noun.

misuse and run through both are verbs.

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

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