Misuse Definition

mĭs-yo͝oz
misused, misuses, misusing
verb
misused, misuses, misusing
To use incorrectly or improperly; misapply.
Webster's New World
To treat badly or harshly; abuse.
Webster's New World
To use (something) incorrectly.
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  • use correctly
noun
misuses
Incorrect or improper use.
Webster's New World
Bad or harsh treatment.
Webster's New World

An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

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Other Word Forms of Misuse

Noun

Singular:
misuse
Plural:
misuses

Origin of Misuse

  • From mis- + use (verb)

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  • mis- + use (noun)

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Misuse Sentence Examples

  • It led, among other consequences, to an enormous misuse of bleeding.

  • Accidents from the misuse and careless handling of explosives are unfortunately too frequent in mines.

  • Try not to misuse nouns as verbs or adjectives.

  • It was the main concern of the national agency on alcohol misuse.

  • Misuse of any chemical can cause serious environmental impacts.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIS

Words Ending With

ESEUSE

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Words Starting With M and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With M6 Letter Words Ending With E