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misuse

/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

/ˌmɪsˈjus/

misusenoun

misuses

Translations

mésusage

The misuse of company funds led to a major financial scandal.

Le mésusage des fonds de l'entreprise a entraîné un important scandale financier.

Additional translations

utilisation abusiveSurtout pour l'usage inapproprié ou nuisible de médicaments, de ressources ou de pouvoirs.

Definitions

The incorrect or improper use of something.

The misuse of company funds led to a major financial scandal.

The act of using something in a way that is harmful or not intended.

The misuse of prescription drugs can have serious health consequences.

Synonyms

improper use

misuseverb

misused

Past Simple

misused

Past Participle

misusing

Gerund

/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

/ˌmɪsˈjus/

Translations

mal utiliser

He was accused of misusing company funds for personal expenses.

Il a été accusé d'avoir mal utilisé les fonds de l'entreprise pour ses dépenses personnelles.

Additional translations

utiliser à mauvais escientPlus soutenu; convient bien aux moyens, aux ressources et à l'autorité.

abuser deS'emploie surtout avec une autorité, un pouvoir ou une position.

Definitions

To use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose.

He was accused of misusing company funds for personal expenses.

To treat someone or something badly or unfairly.

The manager was fired for misusing his authority over the employees.

Synonyms

Antonyms

misuseadjective

/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

/ˌmɪsˈjus/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "misuse detection system").

Translations

anti-mésusageS'emploie surtout dans un contexte institutionnel, technique ou documentaire.

The company implemented a misuse prevention policy.

L'entreprise a mis en place une politique anti-mésusage.

Definitions

Relating to or intended to address improper use.

The company implemented a misuse prevention policy.