1. (noun) improper or excessive use

• abuse

2. (verb) apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

• misapply

3. (verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something

• abuse
• pervert

1. (noun) improper or excessive use

• employment
• exercise
• usage
• use
• utilisation
• utilization

2. (verb) apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

• apply
• employ
• use
• utilise
• utilize

3. (verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something

• expend
• use

1. (noun) improper or excessive use

• drug abuse
• habit
• substance abuse

2. (verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something

• fracture
• take in vain

1. (noun) improper or excessive use

• abuse
• abuse
• pervert
• pervert
• misapply

2. (verb) apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

• abuse
• misapplication

3. (verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something

• abuse
• abuse
• perversion