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Uncommonmisuse
The correct spelling is misuse.
How to pronounce misuse
noun
IPA: /mɪsˈjuːs/
Say it like: Mis-use
The correct spelling is misuse. An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
verb
- 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.
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