Looking for the meaning of the word MISUSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MISUSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Misuse
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmɪsˈjuːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
Short Definition:use something in wrong way or for wrong purpose
Examples:- he was found guilty of misusing public funds
Word: Misuse
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmɪsˈjuːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the wrong or improper use of something
Short Definition:wrong or improper use of something
Examples:- drugs of such potency that their misuse can have dire consequences
- a misuse of power
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