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misuse vs wipe out

wipe out vs misuse

misuse is a noun but wipe out is not a noun.

misuse and wipe out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misuse Yes No Yes No
wipe out No No Yes No
As verbs, wipe out is a hypernym of misuse; that is, wipe out is a word with a broader meaning than misuse:
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
  • wipe out: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of misuse include consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up.
misuse (noun) wipe out (noun)
improper or excessive use
misuse (verb) wipe out (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something kill in large numbers
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
remove from memory or existence
wipe out the effect of something
use up (resources or materials)
eliminate completely and without a trace
Difference between misuse and wipe out

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