To use wrongly and improperly

• abuse

  1. To inflict physical, sexual, or psychological harm upon
  2. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.
  3. To use improperly or excessively; misuse:

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  1. To inflict physical, sexual, or psychological harm upon
  2. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.
  3. To use improperly or excessively; misuse:

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• misapply

  1. To handle dishonestly or illegally
  2. To apply incorrectly; to misuse.
  3. To use badly, incorrectly, or wastefully

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  1. To handle dishonestly or illegally
  2. To apply incorrectly; to misuse.
  3. To use badly, incorrectly, or wastefully

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• mishandle

  1. To treat roughly; maltreat:
  2. To handle badly, causing physical injury.
  3. To handle badly or roughly; abuse, maltreat, or mismanage

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  1. To treat roughly; maltreat:
  2. To handle badly, causing physical injury.
  3. To handle badly or roughly; abuse, maltreat, or mismanage

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• misuse

  1. To use incorrectly or improperly; misapply
  2. To treat badly or harshly; abuse
  3. To mistreat or abuse.

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  1. To use incorrectly or improperly; misapply
  2. To treat badly or harshly; abuse
  3. To mistreat or abuse.

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• pervert

  1. To cause to turn from what is considered right, good, or true; misdirect; lead astray; corrupt
  2. To bring into a worse condition; debase
  3. To turn to an improper use; misuse

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  1. To cause to turn from what is considered right, good, or true; misdirect; lead astray; corrupt
  2. To bring into a worse condition; debase
  3. To turn to an improper use; misuse

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