14
misuse(verb, ruin, abuse, blow, harm)
13
misapply(verb, ruin, abuse, blow, harm)
11
pervert(verb, abuse, blow, harm, spoil)
9
abuse(noun, verb, ruin, blow, harm)
9
misappropriate(verb, abuse, misuse)
8
mishandle(verb, abuse, harm, misuse, goof)
7
mistreat(noun, abuse, blow, harm, spoil)
6
waste(noun, verb, abuse, blow, harm)
4
prostitute(verb, ruin, abuse, blow, harm)
3
corrupt(abuse, debase, demean, exploit, pervert)
3
desecrate(verb, abuse, corrupt, exploit, pervert)
2
blow(verb, ruin, abuse, harm, spoil)
2
dissipate(verb, abuse, blow, harm, waste)
2
divert(verb, blow, consume, exhaust, lose)
2
foul
2
ill-treat(verb, abuse, harm, exploit, mistreat)
2
misconduct
2
mismanage
2
profane(abuse, corrupt, debase, demean, exploit)
2
violate
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