as in abusing
to put to a bad or improper use
a creative talent who was misemployed at the advertising agency as an account manager instead of a copywriter
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Any crackdown should protect that access while still going after the bad actors abusing the system.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026 -
Authorities accused her of abusing and neglecting Noel.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Those actions came in response to revelations that foreign governments were misusing the technology to commit human rights violations as well as targeting devices belonging to American politicians and officials.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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In addition to Newton Jones — who was removed from office by his executive council in 2023 for allegedly misusing union funds — those on trial are his wife, Kateryna; former International Secretary-Treasurer William Creeden; and former International Vice President Lawrence McManamon.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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“Misemploying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misemploying. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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