misuse

mal uso, abuso

Uso de algo de manera incorrecta, perjudicial o contraria a las normas.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: misuse of something (Misuse of personal information can harm customers.)

Sinónimos: abuse, improper use

Expresiones frecuentes: misuse of something, drug misuse, misuse of power

usar mal, abusar de

Usar algo de una manera incorrecta, perjudicial o inadecuada.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: abuse, use wrongly

Expresiones frecuentes: misuse something, misuse public funds, misuse your power