Misuse

Synonyms of misuse

• abuse
• misapply
• misemploy

Antonyms of misuse

• correct use
• appropriate use
• proper use

Collocations of misuse

misuse of power

Frequency: 85 %

The misuse of power by government officials led to widespread corruption.

misuse of drugs

Frequency: 70 %

The misuse of drugs can have serious health consequences.

misuse of information

Frequency: 60 %

The misuse of information can lead to privacy breaches.

misuse of technology

Frequency: 50 %

The misuse of technology can result in cyber crimes.

misuse of funds

Frequency: 45 %

The misuse of funds in the organization led to financial losses.

Idiomatic Expressions for misuse

• Phrase: throw the baby out with the bathwater
  Meaning: to discard something valuable or important while trying to get rid of something undesirable
  Usage: Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Let's try to salvage the good parts of the project.