Noun
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improper or excessive use
"alcohol abuse"
"the abuse of public funds"
Verb
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change the inherent purpose or function of something
"Don't abuse the system"
"The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
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apply to a wrong thing or person
apply badly or incorrectly
"The words are misapplied in this context"
"You are misapplying the name of this religious group"