| 释义 |
Adjective: misused `mis'yoozd- Used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
"misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"
Verb: misuse mis'yooz- Apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
- misapply - Change the inherent purpose or function of something
"The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
- pervert, abuse
See also: abused, exploited, ill-used, put-upon, used, victimised [Brit], victimized Type of: apply, employ, expend, use, utilise [Brit], utilize Antonym: used |