misuse
8 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,206
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
noun
improper or excessive use
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mɪsjˈuːz/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural misuses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
improper or excessive use
change the inherent purpose or function of something
apply to a wrong thing or person
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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