misused

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /mɪsˈjuːzd/

Adjective

misused

Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.

Translations

used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner

Greek:
Ancient: καταχρηστικός (katakhrēstikós)
Latin: abūsīvus

Verb

misused

simple past and past participle of misuse

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