Complete Definition of "misuse"

English

Pronunciation 1
IPA|/mɪs�ju�s/

Noun
rfc-level|Noun at L4+ not in L3 Ety section
en-noun

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

Translations
trans-top|incorrect, improper or unlawful use
Czech: zneužití n
Finnish: väärinkäyttö
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Pronunciation 2
IPA|/mɪs�ju�z/

Verb
en-verb|misus|ing

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

Translations
trans-top|to use something incorrectly
Finnish: käyttää väärin
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trans-top|to abuse or mistreat something or someone
Czech: zneužít
Finnish: väärinkäyttää (sthg), kohdella väärin (sbd)
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