Misuse Meaning in English
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Definition
To use something in the wrong or harmful way, often not as it was intended. Can refer to both objects and ideas, like power or information.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'use wrong'; often applies to authority, medicine, trust, or resources ('misuse of power', 'misuse drugs'). As a noun or verb, and different from 'abuse' (which often implies intentional harm). Common collocation: 'misuse of'.
Spanish: mal uso - uso indebidoPortuguese (BR): uso indevido - mau usoPortuguese (PT): uso indevido - mau usoChinese (Simplified): 误用 - 滥用Chinese (Traditional): 誤用 - 濫用Hindi: गलत उपयोगArabic: سوء استخدامBengali: অপব্যবহার - ভুল ব্যবহারRussian: неправильное использование - злоупотребление (без злого умысла)Japanese: 誤用 - 悪用Vietnamese: lạm dụng - sử dụng saiKorean: 오용 - 남용Turkish: yanlış kullanım - kötüye kullanmaUrdu: ناجائز استعمال - غلط استعمالIndonesian: penyalahgunaan - penggunaan yang salah
Example Sentences
He was punished for the misuse of school equipment.
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It is dangerous to misuse cleaning chemicals.
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The misuse of power can hurt many people.
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He got into trouble for misusing company funds.
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Be careful not to misuse your password online.
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There are laws against the misuse of confidential information.
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