misuse
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
misuses;
misused;
misusing
misuses;
misused;
misusing
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISUSE
[+ object]
1
:
to use (something) incorrectly
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She's charged with misusing company funds.
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a word that is frequently misused
2
:
to treat (someone) unfairly
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He feels he has been misused [=(more commonly) mistreated] by the press.
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misusage [=(more commonly) misuse] of company funds
plural
misuses
plural
misuses
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISUSE
:
the act of using something in an illegal, improper, or unfair way
:
incorrect use
— usually + of
[noncount]
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No refunds will be offered on products damaged by/through misuse.
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the misuse of words
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She's charged with misuse of company funds.
[count]
— usually + of
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a common misuse of a word
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misuses of power
