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misuse

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. abuse
2. misuse

This means to misuse or abuse something for a harmful or unethical purpose, such as using personal information or a tool in a way it was not intended. It carries a negative nuance and is often used in warnings about technology, authority, or personal data.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He takes advantage of people's sympathy to always get himself forgiven.

Sentence 2

What if the address I accidentally sent gets abused?

Sentence 3

When my dog's photos got misused too, I'd had enough!

Sentence 4

I'll limit who can see my contact details to prevent them from being abused.

Sentence 5

I wonder if someone could take that comment out of context and abuse it.