Misuse - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌmɪsˈjuːs|  American pronunciation of the word misuse
Brit.  |ˌmɪsˈjuːs|  British pronunciation of the word misuse

noun

- improper or excessive use (syn: abuse)

verb

- apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly (syn: misapply)
- change the inherent purpose or function of something (syn: abuse, pervert)
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers

Extra examples

She's charged with misusing company funds.

No refunds will be offered on products damaged by misuse.

...the warranty for this dryer is null and void if you subject the product to deliberate misuse...

Even harmless drugs can be misused.

The term 'schizophrenia' is often misused.

There is concern that the judges might misuse their power.

Children who begin smoking when young are at greater risk from drugs misuse.

The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers

Misuse of the equipment could endanger the lives of staff and students.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: misuse
he/she/it: misuses
present participle: misusing
past tense: misused
past participle: misused
noun
singular: misuse
plural: misuses
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