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mis·use
 misuse
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
mihs
yus
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| definition: |
a wrong use.
Misuse of a saw can be dangerous.- synonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- waste
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
mihs
yuz
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| inflections: |
misuses, misusing, misused |
| definition: |
to treat in a wrong or bad way.
He misused the bicycle, and now it doesn't work.- synonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- harm, injure, persecute
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