Misuse
verb
To use something in a wrong way or for the wrong purpose.
He was accused of misusing company funds.
Often appears as...
- misuse of power
- misuse of funds
noun
The action of using something in a wrong way or for the wrong purpose.
The misuse of technology can have dire consequences.
Often appears as...
- misuse of power
- misuse of funds
verb
To use something in a wrong way or for the wrong purpose.
He was accused of misusing company funds.
Often appears as...
- misuse of power
- misuse of funds
noun
The action of using something in a wrong way or for the wrong purpose.
The misuse of technology can have dire consequences.
Often appears as...
- misuse of power
- misuse of funds
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Identify the context to avoid misuse; some words have specific meanings in different fields.
Using 'literally' in a non-literal context is a misuse causing confusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Misuse' often implies harmful or unethical practices.
Misuse of personal data could lead to privacy breaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Accidental or Intentional
Misuse can be accidental due to ignorance or intentional as in cases of fraud.
He unwittingly misused the term, causing offense.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Identify the context to avoid misuse; some words have specific meanings in different fields.
Using 'literally' in a non-literal context is a misuse causing confusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Misuse' often implies harmful or unethical practices.
Misuse of personal data could lead to privacy breaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Accidental or Intentional
Misuse can be accidental due to ignorance or intentional as in cases of fraud.
He unwittingly misused the term, causing offense.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Identify the context to avoid misuse; some words have specific meanings in different fields.
Using 'literally' in a non-literal context is a misuse causing confusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Misuse' often implies harmful or unethical practices.
Misuse of personal data could lead to privacy breaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Accidental or Intentional
Misuse can be accidental due to ignorance or intentional as in cases of fraud.
He unwittingly misused the term, causing offense.
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Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari...
misunderstanding it that's what it's like when it's misused but really we think of it as empowerment capitalism like in your mind what is what is the trade-off between the good potential and the evil potential of this there is enormous good potential we could provide the best healthcare in the world and the cheapest healthcare in the world for
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When technology can read...
but we have to start by focusing on the right things. When it comes to privacy protections in general, I think we're fighting a losing battle by trying to restrict the flow of information. Instead, we should be focusing on securing rights and remedies against the misuse of our information.
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The astounding athletic...
to create new algorithms for machines to push them to their limits. What impact will the speed of machines have on our way of life? Like all our past creations and innovations, they may be used to improve the human condition or they may be misused and abused.
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Africa’s rhyming history...
better and were better able to withstand these downturns in world economic conditions what if Africa's civil society had been strong enough to expose and limit the misuse of power I will close I have offered three episodes in Africa's
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A new way to monitor...
it will ask you to prove, by doing certain movements, that you have access to the space and you are the person who you are asking the device to monitor. So technology-wise, we have technology that we integrate to prevent misuse,
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Love, no matter what PIPE...
"Even in purely nonreligious terms, homosexuality represents a misuse of the sexual faculty. It is a pathetic little second-rate substitute for reality -- a pitiable flight from life. As such, it deserves no compassion,
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How the US government...
which means that Congress's inertia is on our side if we want reform. And we can pressure our representatives to actually implement important reforms to this law and protect our data from this redirection and misuse.
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How one scientist took...
Her book documented the misuse of chemicals and their toll on nature and human health. "Silent Spring" immediately drew both applause and impassioned dissent— along with vicious personal attacks on the author.
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What Islam really says...
The misrepresentation and misuse and manipulation of religious scripture has influenced our social and cultural norms, our laws, our daily lives, to a point where we sometimes don't recognize it.
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Borneo: Paradise Under...
people safeguarding a natural realm is also safeguarding people's futures we have to make sure we use nature and not misuse nature so this story is it is possibly the toughest I've done and not
Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari...
misunderstanding it that's what it's like when it's misused but really we think of it as empowerment capitalism like in your mind what is what is the trade-off between the good potential and the evil potential of this there is enormous good potential we could provide the best healthcare in the world and the cheapest healthcare in the world for
Video examples
When technology can read...
but we have to start by focusing on the right things. When it comes to privacy protections in general, I think we're fighting a losing battle by trying to restrict the flow of information. Instead, we should be focusing on securing rights and remedies against the misuse of our information.
Video examples
The astounding athletic...
to create new algorithms for machines to push them to their limits. What impact will the speed of machines have on our way of life? Like all our past creations and innovations, they may be used to improve the human condition or they may be misused and abused.
Video examples
Africa’s rhyming history...
better and were better able to withstand these downturns in world economic conditions what if Africa's civil society had been strong enough to expose and limit the misuse of power I will close I have offered three episodes in Africa's
Video examples
A new way to monitor...
it will ask you to prove, by doing certain movements, that you have access to the space and you are the person who you are asking the device to monitor. So technology-wise, we have technology that we integrate to prevent misuse,
Video examples
Love, no matter what PIPE...
"Even in purely nonreligious terms, homosexuality represents a misuse of the sexual faculty. It is a pathetic little second-rate substitute for reality -- a pitiable flight from life. As such, it deserves no compassion,
Video examples
How the US government...
which means that Congress's inertia is on our side if we want reform. And we can pressure our representatives to actually implement important reforms to this law and protect our data from this redirection and misuse.
Video examples
How one scientist took...
Her book documented the misuse of chemicals and their toll on nature and human health. "Silent Spring" immediately drew both applause and impassioned dissent— along with vicious personal attacks on the author.
Video examples
What Islam really says...
The misrepresentation and misuse and manipulation of religious scripture has influenced our social and cultural norms, our laws, our daily lives, to a point where we sometimes don't recognize it.
Video examples
Borneo: Paradise Under...
people safeguarding a natural realm is also safeguarding people's futures we have to make sure we use nature and not misuse nature so this story is it is possibly the toughest I've done and not
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Quote examples
Ellen Key
Swedish Writer
A new principle cannot be put into effect without bringing with it new mistakes. But we may, however, be convinced that the laws of life - to which belongs the law that suffering follows the misuse of freedom - will finally be able to bring everything within its right limits.
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Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
When a few people control the bulk of money, they can not only influence elections by money power - which enables various forms of advertising and propaganda campaigns - they can also corrupt and misuse all institutions of the state to influence elections.
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Margrethe Vestager
Danish Politician
I was brought up with a very strong value that you should always protect the small and the few against those who want to misuse their muscle and weight in order to get what they weren't supposed to.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
We need laws against rape and such violence; but at the same time, if women are misusing the law, we need to think about how to protect the right of a man as well.
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Jill Tarter
American Scientist
We misuse language and talk about the 'ascent' of man. We understand the scientific basis for the interrelatedness of life, but our ego hasn't caught up yet.
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John Fleming
American Politician
While we must condemn any misuse of their authority, let's not forget that, by far, police are fulfilling their duty to protect and serve.
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Rick James
American Musician
I think rap definitely has its place in the art world. I think it is an art form. But, just like any art form, you can misuse it.
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Lars von Trier
Danish Director
If you want to provoke, you should provoke someone who is stronger than you, otherwise you are misusing your power.
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Margaret Heffernan
American Businesswoman
Words are how people think. When you misuse words, you diminish your ability to think clearly and truthfully.
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Uddhav Thackeray
If you are going to misuse power then one must remember that power does not remain forever.
Quote examples
Ellen Key
Swedish Writer
A new principle cannot be put into effect without bringing with it new mistakes. But we may, however, be convinced that the laws of life - to which belongs the law that suffering follows the misuse of freedom - will finally be able to bring everything within its right limits.
Quote examples
Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
When a few people control the bulk of money, they can not only influence elections by money power - which enables various forms of advertising and propaganda campaigns - they can also corrupt and misuse all institutions of the state to influence elections.
Quote examples
Margrethe Vestager
Danish Politician
I was brought up with a very strong value that you should always protect the small and the few against those who want to misuse their muscle and weight in order to get what they weren't supposed to.
Quote examples
Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
We need laws against rape and such violence; but at the same time, if women are misusing the law, we need to think about how to protect the right of a man as well.
Quote examples
Jill Tarter
American Scientist
We misuse language and talk about the 'ascent' of man. We understand the scientific basis for the interrelatedness of life, but our ego hasn't caught up yet.
Quote examples
John Fleming
American Politician
While we must condemn any misuse of their authority, let's not forget that, by far, police are fulfilling their duty to protect and serve.
Quote examples
Rick James
American Musician
I think rap definitely has its place in the art world. I think it is an art form. But, just like any art form, you can misuse it.
Quote examples
Lars von Trier
Danish Director
If you want to provoke, you should provoke someone who is stronger than you, otherwise you are misusing your power.
Quote examples
Margaret Heffernan
American Businesswoman
Words are how people think. When you misuse words, you diminish your ability to think clearly and truthfully.
Quote examples
Uddhav Thackeray
If you are going to misuse power then one must remember that power does not remain forever.
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