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   misuse

   verb

   • 1. use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: "he was found guilty of misusing public funds" Similar put to wrong usemisapplymisemployembezzleuse fraudulentlyabuseexploitsquanderwastedissipate
   • ▪ treat (someone or something) badly or unfairly: "we felt that we had been deceived and misused" Similar ill-treatmaltreatmistreatabuseill-usetreat badlyhandle/treat roughlyknock about/aroundhitbeatstrikemishandlemanhandlemaulmolestinjureharmhurtbullypersecuteinformal:beat uprough updo overOpposite look aftertreat well

   noun

   • 1. the wrong or improper use of something: "drugs of such potency that their misuse can have dire consequences" Similar wrong usemisemploymentembezzlementfraudexploitationsquanderingwastedissipationillegal usewrong useabusemisapplication

   Derivatives

   • 1. misuser noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMISUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MISUSE definition: 1. to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended: 2. an occasion when…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › misuseMisuse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MISUSE is to use incorrectly : misapply. How to use misuse in a sentence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionmisuse noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/. /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal) the act of using something in a dishonest way or for the wrong purpose synonym abuse. alcohol/drug misuse. the misuse of power/authority. He was accused of the misuse of public funds. Extra Examples.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › misuseMisuse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Misuse is using something incorrectly or in a harmful way. I warned you that repeated misuse of your cellphone would break it — I can't believe you were texting in the shower!

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMISUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. variable noun. The misuse of something is incorrect, careless, or dishonest use of it. ...the misuse of power and privilege. [+ of] ...a misuse of public funds. The effectiveness of this class of drug has, however, led to their misuse. 2. verb.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › misuse_nmisuse, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun misuse, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › misuseMISUSE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: He misused his position to obtain money dishonestly. misuse. noun [ C, U ] uk / ˌmɪsˈjuːs / us. the misuse of drugs / power.