Devote and Misuse

Opposite meaning words

Devote verb - To keep or intend for a special purpose.

Usage example: I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog

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Misuse is an antonym for devote in thoughts topic.

Nearby Words: devotion, devotedly, devotee, devotional, devoting

Misuse verb - To put to a bad or improper use.

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Devote is an antonym for misuse.

Nearby Words: misused, misusing

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