consumption

, : (MM, s.v.).† abuse misuse Col 2:22

using up, abuse, misuse.

using up

the act of using up, i.e. consumption

using

ἀπό-χρησις, -εως, ἡ (ἀποχράομαι, to use to the full, abuse) abuse, misuse: Col.2:22 (MM, see word).† (AS)