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use vs misuse

misuse vs use

use and misuse both are nouns.

use and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, misuse is a hyponym of use; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: the act of using
  • misuse: improper or excessive use
Other hyponyms of use include practice, play, abuse, development, exploitation, recycling, application, practical application.
As verbs, misuse is a hyponym of use; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  • misuse: apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Other hyponyms of use include commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote, give, play, play, pull out all the stops, assign, put, ply, address, waste, misapply, avail, overdrive, overuse, cannibalise, cannibalize, recycle, reprocess, reuse, exploit, work, exploit, tap, extend, strain, exercise, exert, enjoy, take, share, put to work, work, implement, fall back, recur, resort.
As verbs, misuse is a hyponym of use; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: use up (resources or materials)
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
Other hyponyms of use include abuse, pervert, abuse, run out, drain, spare, indulge, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, squander, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, sap, tire.
use (noun) misuse (noun)
the act of using improper or excessive use
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use (verb) misuse (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose change the inherent purpose or function of something
take or consume (regularly or habitually) apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
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