(of time or an opportunity) To have failed to take advantage of
To have exploited someone for one's personal gain
Past tense for to inflict emotional or physical harm or distress upon
“She was the first one of his many masters that would not beat or misuse him.”
Past tense for to use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
“In actuality, the problem is not the weapons themselves but the people who misuse them.”
Past tense for to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Past tense for to administer wrongly or badly
Past tense for to use something to an excessive degree, especially inappropriately
Past tense for to desecrate or decrease the value, character, or quality of
Having been subjected to oppression
Spent in a bad way, squandered
Not taken advantage of when available
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