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take in vain vs misuse

misuse vs take in vain

take in vain is not a noun while misuse is a noun.

take in vain and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in vain No No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, misuse is a hypernym of take in vain; that is, misuse is a word with a broader meaning than take in vain:
  • take in vain: use a name, such as God, without proper respect
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
Other hypernyms of take in vain include abuse, pervert.
take in vain (noun) misuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
take in vain (verb) misuse (verb)
use a name, such as God, without proper respect change the inherent purpose or function of something
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Difference between take in vain and misuse

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