1. (verb) misuse, abuse
improper or excessive use
Synonyms: ill-treatment, contumely, vilification, insult, revilement, ill-usage, misuse, maltreatment, abuse
2. (verb) misapply, misuse
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Synonyms: misapply, misuse, pervert, abuse
3. (verb) pervert, misuse, abuse
change the inherent purpose or function of something
Synonyms: sophisticate, pervert, shout, vitiate, deprave, debauch, twist, ill-use, blackguard, twist around, subvert, misapply, profane, step, corrupt, debase, misdirect, demoralise, convolute, maltreat, misuse, abuse, demoralize, clapperclaw, ill-treat, mistreat
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