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mis·use M5377100 (mĭs-yo͞oz′)tr.v. mis·used, mis·us·ing, mis·us·es 1. To use incorrectly.2. To mistreat or abuse. See Synonyms at abuse.n. (-yo͞os′) Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication.disused unused">unused misused1. 'disused'A disused place or building is no longer used for its original purpose and is now empty. The sculpture was stored in a disused lorry factory.2. 'unused'Something that is unused has never been used. A pile of unused fuel lay nearby.3. 'misused'When something is misused, it is used in a wrong or careless way. He wanted to prevent science from being misused.In some cases pesticides are deliberately misused.ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | misused - used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose; "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"used - employed in accomplishing something; "the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker | MedicalSeemisusemisusedenUK
Antonyms for misusedadj used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purposeAntonyms |