misuse

Word parts

mis- + use

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈjuːs/

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• Hyphenation: mis‧use

Noun

Singular misuse

Plural misuses

1. (countable & uncountable) A misuse is an incorrect use of something.

Verb

Plain form misuse

Third-person singular misuses

Past tense misused

Past participle misused

Present participle misusing

1. (transitive) When you misuse something, you use it incorrectly.