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misuse

/ˌmɪsˈjuːs/
mis · use ˌmɪs · ˈjuːs
English Definition
v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
中文释义
误用，滥用
Significado en Español
mal uso, abuso
한국어 뜻
오용, 남용
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lạm dụng, sử dụng sai
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Example Sentence

Please don't misuse this equipment.

请不要滥用这台设备。

Synonyms
abuse mishandle misapply
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “misuse”:

  1. A abuse
  2. B preserve
  3. C maintain
  4. D conserve
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A — abuse. “misuse” means v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is deeply wrong to ______ your power to hurt weaker, helpless people.

  1. A respect
  2. B honor
  3. C protect
  4. D misuse
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D — misuse. “misuse” means v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

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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.

How do you use “misuse” in a sentence?

Please don't misuse this equipment. (请不要滥用这台设备。)

What are synonyms for “misuse”?

abuse, mishandle, misapply — all close in meaning to misuse (v. to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose).

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.

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