Misuse and Pilfer

Misuse

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

Pilfer and misuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pilfer" instead a verb "Misuse".

Nearby Words: misused, misusing

Pilfer

Pilfer verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.

Misuse and pilfer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misuse" instead a verb "Pilfer".

Nearby Words: pilferer, pilfering, pilferage

Common collocations

money misuse money pilfer money
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