pervert (v)
misuse (v)
abuse (v)

v00203213

type v
lex_filenum 30
def change the inherent purpose or function of something
examples Don't abuse the system
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym use, expend
Derivationally related form abuse → abuse
Derivationally related form misuse → misuse
Derivationally related form pervert → perversion
Hyponym fracture; take in vain
Incoming links
Derivationally related form perversion → pervert
Derivationally related form abuse → abuse
Derivationally related form misuse → misuse
Hypernym fracture; take in vain
Hyponym use, expend

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