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Meaning of misuse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

misuse

Pronunciation:/mɪsˈjuːz/

verb

Definitions

  1. To use (something) incorrectly.

  2. To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).

  3. To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).

  4. To abuse verbally, to insult.