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verb
- 1. use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: "he was found guilty of misusing public funds" Similar
noun
- 1. the wrong or improper use of something: "drugs of such potency that their misuse can have dire consequences" Similar
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MISUSE definition: 1. to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended: 2. an occasion when…. Learn more.
noun. mis· use ˌmis-ˈyüs. : incorrect or improper use : misapplication. Synonyms. Verb. abuse. misapply. misemploy. pervert. profane. prostitute. Noun.
Misuse is using something incorrectly or in a harmful way. I warned you that repeated misuse of your cellphone would break it — I can't believe you were texting in the shower!
misuse. noun [ C or U ] us / ˌmɪsˈjuːs / uk / ˌmɪsˈjuːs /. C1. an occasion when something is used in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended: This new computer system is completely unnecessary and a misuse of taxpayers ' money. the misuse of power / drugs. Compare. abuse noun.
The misuse of something is incorrect, careless, or dishonest use of it. ...a misuse of public funds. The effectiveness of this class of drug has, however, led to their misuse. If someone misuses something, they use it incorrectly, carelessly, or dishonestly.
noun. /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/ [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal) the act of using something in a dishonest way or for the wrong purpose synonym abuse. alcohol/drug misuse. the misuse of power/authority. He was accused of the misuse of public funds. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
A complete guide to the word "MISUSE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
noun. /ˌmɪsˈyus/ [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the act of using something in a dishonest way or for the wrong purpose synonym abuse alcohol/drug misuse the misuse of power/authority a misuse of public funds. Definitions on the go.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun misuse mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun misuse, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the noun misuse?
to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: He misused his position to obtain money dishonestly. misuse. noun [ C, U ] uk / ˌmɪsˈjuːs / us. the misuse of drugs / power. (Definition of misuse from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of misuse. in Chinese (Traditional) 錯用，誤用, 濫用, 盜用… See more.
