misuse

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.2 Noun 1.1.2.1 Translations 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Pronunciation 1.2.2 Verb 1.2.2.1 Translations

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mis- + use {noun}

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• IPA: /mɪsˈjuːs/

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misuse (plural misuses)

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

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[edit] Etymology 2

From mis- + use (verb)

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• IPA: /mɪsˈjuːz/

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to misuse (third-person singular simple present misuses, present participle misusing, simple past and past participle misused)

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

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