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Opposite of the wrong or improper use of something
Opposite of cruel or harmful treatment or abuse
Opposite of the misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application
Opposite of bad, unkind or abusive treatment
Opposite of the improper use of something
“Natural philosophers ought to familiarize themselves with as much mathematics as would enable them to make the proper application of mathematics to physics.”
Opposite of the squandering of money, energy or resources
Opposite of the act of stealing or misappropriating, especially of funds
Opposite of the abuse or mistreatment of someone or something
“He was subjected to immense coddling by his mother at a young age.”
Opposite of to inflict emotional or physical harm or distress upon
Opposite of to use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
Opposite of to treat badly, cruelly, or violently
Opposite of to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Opposite of to apply improperly or incorrectly in an almost obscene way
“The citizen has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but he must honor the laws of his country.”
Opposite of to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
“Their self-possession allowed them to conserve air and wait for the rescue operation.”
Opposite of to cause pain through mistreatment
“Children should be able to look to their parents to protect them during times of distress.”
(impose on/upon) Opposite of to take advantage of
“You have done so much for me in the past, and I just wanted to return the favor.”
Opposite of to use something to an excessive degree, especially inappropriately
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