misuse
noun
wrong or improper use; misapplication.
misusing
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present participleof misuse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The judge ordered Guo to forfeit $889 million following his July 2024 felony conviction for misusing followers’ funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
In this age of fairness and reason, it’s hard to imagine a government official misusing power to keep secrets, but I’m told it happens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Davies agreed the onus should be on social media platforms to tighten up safety measures and added adults were also guilty of misusing social media.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Mr. Wai was also found guilty of misconduct in public office for misusing government computer systems to search for sensitive information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
My mother said we were misusing the word; you could not call a Kleenex kira-kira.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
