misusing

verb

Meaning

To use (something) incorrectly.
To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
To abuse verbally, to insult.

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Related words

misapply(English)abuse(English)pervert(English)abusing(English)diverting(English)misusage(English)misapplication(English)misapplied(English)

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Sources

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