Definitions for misuse
mɪsˈyus; -ˈyuzmis·use

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. misuse, abuse(verb)

   improper or excessive use

   "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"

2. misapply, misuse(verb)

   apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

   "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"

3. pervert, misuse, abuse(verb)

   change the inherent purpose or function of something

   "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Misuse(verb)

   to treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents

2. Misuse(verb)

   to abuse; to treat ill

3. Misuse(noun)

   wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use

4. Misuse(noun)

   violence, or its effects

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1. Misuse

   Misuse is a five-piece instrumental group from Athens, Greece. Their music is mainly characterized as post-rock mixed with electronic music elements. Their tracks often follow a scenario-based structure, which has led some critics to describe their music as “cinematic rock”.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Misuse

   mis-ūs′, n. improper use: application to a bad purpose.—v.t. Misuse (mis-ūz′), to use for a wrong purpose or in a wrong way: to treat ill: to abuse.—n. Misus′age, ill-usage: abuse.

How to pronounce misuse?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say misuse in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of misuse in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of misuse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of misuse in a Sentence

1. David Ryan Polgar:

   The solution is not going to be to ... cower in fear and just kind of unplug yourself from life, it's going to be more about saying, 'OK, this is an opportunity where I should be educated in how to use the technology.' Technology is not the problem. The problem is our misuse or lack of education behind it.

2. Kellyanne Conway:

   We commend Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association for promoting treatment and recovery for those suffering from the disease of addiction and opioid misuse, we appreciate the example that a trusted and beloved American institution is setting for others.

3. Alex Azar:

   Raising awareness is a key piece of defeating the threat of opioid addiction, which too many Americans still do not fully understand. These ads are a targeted effort to promote awareness, especially among our youth, about the deadliness of opioid misuse and the risks of opioid addiction.

4. Cleta Mitchell:

   It is a misuse of taxpayer money.

5. John Stewart Davis:

   That was probably to protect John Stewart Davis, i thought they might misuse it, maybe, or get caught with something that wasn't right.

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