misuse — To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose; inappropriate or incorrect use of something.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose; inappropriate or incorrect use of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪsˈjuz/
Korean meaning: 오용하다, 남용하다
Korean pronunciation: 미스유즈 (강세: 유)
Example Sentences
- The politician was accused of misusing taxpayers' money to buy a golden toilet seat.
- Students often misuse the library computers by playing games instead of studying.
- My grandmother misuses her smartphone by using it as a flashlight 90% of the time.
misuse
VERB//mɪsˈjuz//
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose; inappropriate or incorrect use of something.
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose; inappropriate or incorrect use of something.
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Origin
From Middle English, combining the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' with 'use' from Old French 'user' meaning 'to employ or utilize'.
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“The politician was accused of misusing taxpayers' money to buy a golden toilet seat.”
“Students often misuse the library computers by playing games instead of studying.”
“My grandmother misuses her smartphone by using it as a flashlight 90% of the time.”
“The company fired the manager for misusing confidential customer data.”
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