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misuse
1. n. An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
2. v. To use (something) incorrectly.
3. v. To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
4. v. To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
5. v. (obsolete, transitive) To abuse verbally, to insult.

Example Sentences

If they misuse them they are being denied to someone else.

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