misuse
/ˌmɪsˈjuːs/
mis · use
ˌmɪs · ˈjuːs
English Definition
v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
Significado en Español
mal uso, abuso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lạm dụng, sử dụng sai
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “misuse”:
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A
abuse
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B
preserve
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C
maintain
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D
conserve
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A — abuse.
“misuse” means v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
Common questions about “misuse”
What does “misuse” mean?
misuse — v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose. In Chinese: 误用，滥用.
How do you pronounce “misuse”?
misuse is pronounced /ˌmɪsˈjuːs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mis · use.
Is “misuse” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. misuse appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
