Misuse

English

Etymology 1

mis- + use {noun}

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɪsˈjuːs/

Noun

Singular Misuse

Plural {{{1}}}

Misuse ({{{1}}})

1. An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

Translations

incorrect, improper or unlawful use

Czech: zneužití cs(cs) n.

Finnish: väärinkäyttö fi(fi)

Etymology 2

From mis- + use (verb)

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɪsˈjuːz/

Verb

Infinitive to Misuse

Third person singular misus

Simple past -

Past participle -

Present participle ing

to Misuse (third-person singular simple present misus, present participle ing, simple past and past participle -)

1. (transitive) To use something incorrectly
2. (transitive) To abuse or mistreat something or someone

Translations

to use something incorrectly

Esperanto: misuzi eo(eo)

Finnish: käyttää väärin

to abuse or mistreat something or someone

Czech: zneužít cs(cs)

Finnish: väärinkäyttää (sthg), kohdella väärin (sbd)

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