misuse
🇺🇸
/ˌmɪsˈjuːs/
🇬🇧
/ˌmɪsˈjuːs/
noun
R
using something wrongly or for a bad purpose
The misuse of company funds led to an investigation.
verb
R
to use something in the wrong way or for a bad purpose
People who misuse their authority often face consequences.
R
to treat someone badly or unfairly
It is wrong to misuse people who trust you.
translation
using something wrongly or for a bad purpose
to use something in the wrong way or for a bad purpose; to treat someone badly or unfairly
Word Forms
3rd Present
misuses
Progressive
misusing
Past
misused
Perfect
misused
Plural
misuses