misused

English edit

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /mɪsˈjuːzd/

Adjective edit

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 edit

used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner

Greek:
Ancient: καταχρηστικός (katakhrēstikós)
Latin: abūsīvus

Verb edit

misused

simple past and past participle of misuse

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