Misemploy
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈɛmpɫɔɪ/
Misemploy (verb)
- to use something for the wrong purpose, so it does not work well or helps the wrong people
- to give a person a task or role that does not fit their skills or training
Examples
- You misemploy your time when you scroll instead of studying.
- They misemploy the money by spending it on things they do not need.