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misuse

/mɪsˈjuːs/noun, verb2 syllables

Misuse means: change the inherent purpose or function of something.

Synonyms for misuse10

noun, as in improper or excessive use

abuse

verb, as in change the inherent purpose or function of something

pervert, abuse

verb, as in apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

misapply

also used for misuse

outrage, violate, constuprate, defile, defoul, dishonour, force

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What does misuse mean?3

verb

1

change the inherent purpose or function of something“Don't abuse the system”

2

apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly“The words are misapplied in this context”

noun

1

improper or excessive use“alcohol abuse”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with misuse?38

Show 40 near rhymes
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All 38 rhymes for misuse, grouped by syllable

Misuse in a sentence

  • I think it was misuse, because my computer never gave a problem.josivangoncalves
  • The word lends itself to misuse by beginners.JimBreen
  • Misuse of prepositions can make a situation hilarious.janms
  • Antimicrobial resistance is growing because of the widespread abuse and misuse of antibiotics.Cangarejo
  • It's just too bad he makes such a misuse of his exceptionnal intellectual abilities.LoverofEnglish
  • Data must be protected from those who misuse it.Igider
  • The misuse of this machinery can be dangerous.Nuel
  • Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.hjoest

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of misuse

as a noun

plural
misuses

as a verb

past tense
misused
present participle
misusing
third-person singular
misuses
past participle
misused