to use something, such as drugs, resources, or language, incorrectly, excessively, or for the wrong purpose

to overflow, inundate, or flood, especially referring to bodies of water

stale and overused expressions or platitudes; hackneyed language

To misuse one's official position or authority.

to kill indiscriminately or in large numbers

to bomb indiscriminately

to overflow and cause a natural disaster

To churn out low-quality goods or work; shoddy and slipshod.

better to have nothing than a substandard choice; would prefer to go without than accept a shoddy option

to cut down trees excessively or illegally; forest clearance

to include inferior products or people merely to make up a required total number

To make friends or acquaintances without being selective, often leading to associations with undesirable people.

the origin, beginning, or precursor of a movement, phenomenon, or idea

hackneyed talk or unoriginal ideas

someone who tries to be on good terms with everyone

indiscriminately included in company without qualification

overused to the point of being unoriginal and hackneyed

to willfully slaughter the innocent

exceeding what is necessary or normal; superfluous or redundant

trite or clichéd phrases and pointless talk

being unfaithful or having too many romantic attachments

morally low, contemptible, or of very poor quality

to abuse one's authority; to misuse power

acting or done without restraint, method, or careful selection; arbitrary

wanton destruction of forested lands

to scold or revile someone indiscriminately or without restraint