Definitions for Misused
Mis·used

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1. misused(adj)

   used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

   "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"

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1. misused(Adjective)

   Describing something that is used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

   The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.

How to pronounce Misused?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Misused in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Misused in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Misused in a Sentence

1. Tracy Miner:

   Opioids can be misused.

2. Issam Abdeen:

   It can be a lethal weapon if misused.

3. Herbert Spencer:

   How often misused words generate misleading thoughts.

4. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley:

   I have done nothing illegal, if the people want to know if I misused state resources, the answer is simply no, I have not.

5. Jaclyn Chasse:

   Plants are very potent as medicine, the story exemplifies a really sad example of how some plants, when they're misused or using the wrong plant, can be incredibly harmful.

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