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wipe out vs misuse

misuse vs wipe out

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

wipe out and misuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wipe out No No Yes No
misuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, misuse is a hyponym of wipe out; that is, misuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wipe out:
  • wipe out: use up (resources or materials)
  • misuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
wipe out (noun) misuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
wipe out (verb) misuse (verb)
kill in large numbers change the inherent purpose or function of something
mark for deletion, rub off, or erase apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
remove from memory or existence
wipe out the effect of something
use up (resources or materials)
eliminate completely and without a trace
Difference between wipe out and misuse

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