misused

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Simple past tense and past participle of misuse
Describing something that is used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner

The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.

{s} inappropriately used, abused; mistreated
past of misuse
used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose; "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents
misuse
To abuse verbally, to insult

Socrates was brought upon the stage by Aristophanes, and misused to his face: but he laughed, as if it concerned him not .

misuse
To use (something) incorrectly
misuse
To abuse or mistreat (something or someone)
misuse
to maltreat
misuse
{v} to sue badly or improperly, to abuse
misuse
{n} ill or bad treatment, abuse
Misuse
misusement
misuse
{f} use improperly; exploit; abuse
misuse
improper or excessive use
misuse
The misuse of something is incorrect, careless, or dishonest use of it. the misuse of power and privilege The effectiveness of this class of drug has, however, led to their misuse
misuse
To abuse; to treat ill
misuse
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something
misuse
To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents
misuse
change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
misuse
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"
misuse
To use something incorrectly
misuse
{i} improper usage; abuse
misuse
To abuse or mistreat something or someone
misuse
Violence, or its effects
misuse
If someone misuses something, they use it incorrectly, carelessly, or dishonestly. You are protected instantly if a thief misuses your credit card. the use of something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose = abuse
misuse
Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use
misused

    Hyphenation

    mis·used

    Turkish pronunciation

    mîsyuzd

    Pronunciation

    /məsˈyo͞ozd/ /mɪsˈjuːzd/

    Videos

    ... i would be misused automatic weapons ...
    ... But as she says, traditional media has often been misused ...
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