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Exploiting someone for one's personal gain
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Present participle for to cause pain through mistreatment
Present participle for to administer wrongly or badly
Present participle for to use something to an excessive degree, especially inappropriately
Present participle for to hurt or injure someone physically, mentally or emotionally
Present participle for to desecrate or decrease the value, character, or quality of
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