Dutch

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Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch misbruuc. Equivalent to mis- +‎ bruik.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪs.brœy̯k/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: mis‧bruik

Noun

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misbruik n (uncountable)

  1. abuse
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Descendants
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  • Indonesian: salah guna (calque)

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɪsˈbrœy̯k/
  • Hyphenation: mis‧bruik
  • Rhymes: -œy̯k

Verb

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misbruik

  1. inflection of misbruiken:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. imperative