Abuse
Abuse noun - Harsh insulting language.
Improper use and abuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Improper use" instead a noun "Abuse".
Improper use
Mutual synonyms
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Improper use and Abuse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abuse/improper_use
Abuse & Improper use. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abuse/improper_use>.
Improper use or Abuse. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abuse/improper_use.
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