American English pronunciation
How to pronounce misused
IPA transcription: [mɪs'juzd]
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Verb
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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”
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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”
Adjective
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used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
“misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents”
Usage examples
- Slack water may also be misused to refer to a process in caves.
- Among conservation biologists it is widely regarded as dangerous and misused.