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misuse

UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
US
/ˌmɪsˈjus/

Translations

misusenoun
misuses
pl
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.
Synonyms
misapplication
abuse
exploitation
improper use
mismanagement
misuseverb
misused
Past Simple
misused
Past Participle
misusing
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
US
/ˌmɪsˈjus/
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.
Synonyms
misutilize
abuse
misapply
mismanage
exploit
misemploy
pervert
Antonyms
use
utilize
employ
misuseadjective
UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
US
/ˌmɪsˈjus/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "misuse detection system").
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

misusenoun
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.
misuseverb
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.
misuseadjective
Relating to or intended to address improper use.
The company implemented a misuse prevention policy.
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