MISUSE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

misuse 1 of 2

noun

ˌmis-ˈyüs

as in abuse

incorrect or improper use the warranty for this dryer is null and void if you subject the product to deliberate misuse

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misuse

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verb

ˌmis-ˈyüz

as in to abuse

to put to a bad or improper use an actor who misused his considerable talent by appearing in too many lousy movies

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as in to bully

to inflict physical or emotional harm upon sadly misused by the people he had trusted

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Recent Examples of misuse

Noun

Commissioner Joe Carollo Sued for misuse of public office In June, a jury ordered Commissioner Joe Carollo to pay $63.5 million to two Little Havana businessmen for weaponizing city resources – from police to code enforcement – to carry out a personal vendetta. —

Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 The committees emphasize implementing safeguards, controlling access to sensitive data and assessing potential misuse. —

Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2025

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What’s more, there are real dangers to misusing a humidifier. —

Whizy Kim, Vox, 20 Dec. 2024 Lil Wayne has come under fire for allegedly misusing millions of dollars in COVID relief funds. —

Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for misuse