misuse (n)
abuse#1 (n)

n00947719

type n
lex_filenum 04
def improper or excessive use
examples alcohol abuse
the abuse of public funds
Outgoing links
Hypernym use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
Derivationally related form abuse → abuse
Derivationally related form misuse → misuse; misuse → misuse
Hyponym substance abuse, drug abuse, habit
Incoming links
Hyponym use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
Hypernym substance abuse, drug abuse, habit
Derivationally related form abuse → abuse
Derivationally related form misuse → misuse; misuse → misuse

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