Misuse
Misuse verb - To put to a bad or improper use.
Usage example: an actor who misused his considerable talent by appearing in too many lousy movies
Nearby Words: misused, misusing
Respect
Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.
How words are described
| similar | similar misuse | similar respect |
| complete | complete misuse | complete respect |
| constant | constant misuse | constant respect |
| massive | massive misuse | massive respect |
| Other adjectives: serious, possible. | ||
Common collocations
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