làn​yòng HSK7

misuse

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

Abusing antibiotics can lead to serious side effects.

abuse verb
to use power, authority, or rights in an improper, illegal, or harmful way

We must never allow anyone to abuse their power.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
6.41 per million appears in 3% of films
Written text
7.75 per million

Details

HSK 3.0
Level 7

Sources

Definitions
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