Damage and Misuse

Damage

Damage noun - Something that causes loss or pain.

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Misuse and damage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misuse" instead the word "Damage" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: damaged, damaging, damageable

Misuse noun - Incorrect or improper use.

Usage example: the warranty for this dryer is null and void if you subject the product to deliberate misuse

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Damage and misuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damage" instead the word "Misuse" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: misused, misusing

heavy	heavy damage	heavy misuse
constant	constant damage	constant misuse
massive	massive damage	massive misuse
serious	serious damage	serious misuse
Other adjectives: potential, mental, possible, ridiculous.

He is given a severe talking down by Director Piggot as a result of his misuse of the weapon and the costs of the damage he inflicted.

Source: Hero Insurance
You will be held fully accountable for any damage caused to the device or facilities due to misuse of the device, Troubleshooter.

Source: Lost in Transmission
Many times the device is uncontrollable, or the hero acts as a guardian of it, protecting it from misuse or limiting the damage it can do.

Source: Magnetic Plot Device

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