misemploy
/ˌmɪsɪmˈplɔɪ/
verb
- To use something in a wrong, inappropriate, or wasteful way.
- He misemployed his talent by taking a job that didn't challenge him.
- Don't misemploy your time scrolling through social media when you have work to do.
- The company misemployed its funds by investing in a failing project.
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