LookItUpmisuse
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/
Forms: misused
misuse means: The act of using something wrongly, harmfully, or against the rules.
noun
WRONG USEB2
The act of using something wrongly, harmfully, or against the rules.
- Misuse of this tool can cause injury.
- The report described widespread misuse of public money.
- Training helps prevent the misuse of safety equipment.
verb
USE WRONGLYB2
Use something in a wrong, harmful, or unsuitable way.
- Do not misuse this medicine.
- He misused his position to help his friends.
- The company was fined for misusing customer information.
Questions about misuse
What does misuse mean?
The act of using something wrongly, harmfully, or against the rules.
What is misuse in other languages?
Türkçe: yanlış kullanım · Español: mal uso · Français: mauvais usage · Deutsch: Missbrauch · Italiano: uso improprio · 日本語: 誤用
How do you pronounce misuse?
It is pronounced /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/.
How do you use misuse in a sentence?
Misuse of this tool can cause injury. The report described widespread misuse of public money.
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