καταχράομαι katachráomai

Meaning

to overuse, i.e. misuse

In the King James Version: abuse

Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G5530 (χράομαι);

Where it is used

• 1 Corinthians 7:31 and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
• 1 Corinthians 9:18 What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.