Pervert
Pervert verb - To put to a bad or improper use.
Usage example: accused of perverting the Internal Revenue Service by using it to harass political opponents
Utilize
Utilize verb - To put into action or service.
Common collocations
| system | pervert system | utilize system |
| technology | pervert technology | utilize technology |
| concept | pervert concept | utilize concept |
| powers | pervert powers | utilize powers |
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