Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: misusing

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Allegations also came out from an inspector general's report that he allowed his family to drive his government vehicle, misusing government funds in the process.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/explainer-the-role-of-the-architect-of-the-capitol/article_7cbc6aa8-de2b-5e96-9b4c-43fc4cc08828.html

Andhare accused the government of deploying central probe agencies and misusing public offices, which led to the collapse of the erstwhile MVA government in June 2022.

Source: https://indiatribune.com/mva-slams-ec-verdict-on-shiv-sena-name-symbol-says-death-of-democracy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mva-slams-ec-verdict-on-shiv-sena-name-symbol-says-death-of-democracy

“As data becomes more and more integral to successful business operations, it is becoming imperative to be aware of the ethical implications of using it responsibly and to grasp the potential moral issues that may arise from misusing it,” says Fenton.

Source: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/tips-for-working-in-ai

By experimenting and misusing music production tools, you can stumble upon some really spectacular musical avenues that can help shape your style and sound.

Source: https://theroanokestar.com/2023/03/15/how-to-choose-the-top-music-production-tools/

Dana decides to move out but ends up misusing her newly-gained independence.

Source: https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1453091-step-by-step-season-5-streaming-watch-stream-online-via-hbo-max

Glynn Barton, TfL's chief operating officer, said: "We have been urgently and thoroughly investigating the footage appearing to show a Tube driver misusing the PA system and leading chants on a Central line train on Saturday.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67197942?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

He also accused certain individuals of intentionally cropping and misusing these photos.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/shashi-tharoor-reacts-on-viral-photos-with-mahua-moitra-says-tmc-mp-like-a-child-to-him

It is not something we deal with lightly and will seek to prosecute those misusing the service.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/police-release-audio-racist-abusive-27551089

James’s office has also previously sued Trump for misusing charitable funds, resulting in an order to give $2 million to charity as his foundation was shut down.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/09/28/a-judge-found-trump-committed-fraud-in-building-his-real-estate-empire-heres-what-happens-next/

McCarthy has long said that Gaetz has a personal vendetta against him because the Ethics Committee is currently probing Gaetz for several allegations, including illicit drug use, sexual misconduct and misusing campaign funds.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12586355/Speaker-Kevin-McCarthy-refused-rule-cutting-deal-Democrats-save-job-amid-Rep-Matt-Gaetz-s-continued-motion-vacate-threats.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

She’s being charged with imitating a Florida Highway Patrol marked unit in addition to misusing a dealer plate and for driving a vehicle with no registration.

Source: https://jalopnik.com/florida-woman-arrested-after-wrapping-car-to-look-like-1850920742

The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to misusing a Blue Badge at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court and was ordered to pay a £125 fine, £445.26 costs, and a victim surcharge of £50.

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/woman-ordered-pay-more-500-27071391

The ACB is probing suspicions of misusing K38.5 million of taxpayers’ money, raising concerns about the potential abuse of public funds by a high-ranking military officer in Malawi.

Source: https://malawi24.com/2023/07/19/questionable-appointment-of-lt-general-paul-valentino-phiri-as-new-malawi-army-commander-under-investigation/

“The federal government has been misusing and losing track of children for a very long time,” Faulkner said.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/18/modern-day-slavery-sen-blackburn-says-unaccompanied-migrant-kids-are-being-used-for-child-labor-sex-trafficking/

We were today-years-old when we found out we'd been misusing the center lane our entire adult lives.

Source: https://kidotalkradio.com/ixp/659/p/idaho-center-lane-suicide-lane-laws-and-rules/

What is out of bounds is misusing and ultimately diluting a critical term of international human rights law to make a polemical point.

Source: https://forward.com/opinion/566209/calling-israels-actions-genocide-harms-the-cause-of-human-rights-everywhere/

Wing was misusing the Left’s insane lexicon here, for “folx,” as Merriam-Webster, which is now as woke as everyone else, is a spelling that is “used especially to explicitly signal the inclusion of groups commonly marginalized.”

Source: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2023/02/14/pentagons-anti-white-diversity-chief-comes-up-with-a-novel-way-to-excuse-her-own-racism-n1670392