Misuse and Wield

Misuse

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

Wield is an antonym for misuse.

Nearby Words: misused, misusing

Wield

Wield verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Wield

Misuse is an antonym for wield in control topic.

Nearby Word: wielding

Common collocations

power misuse power wield power
equipment misuse equipment wield equipment
magic misuse magic wield magic
sword misuse sword wield sword
Other words: powers.
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