misuse

US /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
UK /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
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濫用, 誤用

the incorrect or improper use of something

:
The misuse of company funds led to his dismissal.
濫用公司資金導致他被解僱。
There are strict rules against the misuse of personal data.
有嚴格的規定禁止濫用個人數據。
1.

濫用, 誤用

to use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

:
He was accused of trying to misuse his power.
他被指控試圖濫用職權。
Many people misuse the term 'literally'.
許多人誤用“字面意思”這個詞。