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mis·use
 misuse
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
mihs
yus
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definition: |
a wrong or incorrect use.
Misuse of a saw could be dangerous.- synonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- waste
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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
mihs
yuz
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inflections: |
misuses, misusing, misused |
definition 1: |
to use in a wrong or incorrect way.
He misused his study time and failed the test.- synonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- waste
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definition 2: |
to treat badly; abuse.
He misused the bicycle, and now it doesn't work.- synonyms:
- abuse, mistreat
- similar words:
- afflict, harm, injure, persecute, wrong
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related words: |
exploit |
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