misused

UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌmɪsˈjust/
misusedverb
misused
Past Simple
misused
Past Participle
UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌmɪsˈjuːzd/
Used as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'misuse'.
Translations
mal utiliser
He misused the company's resources for personal gain.
Il a mal utilisé les ressources de l'entreprise pour son profit personnel.
Definitions
Simple past tense and past participle of misuse.
He misused the company's resources for personal gain.
misusedadjective
more misused
Comp.
most misused
Super.
UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːzd/
US
/ˌmɪsˈjuzd/
Translations
mal employé
The misused term caused confusion during the presentation.
Le terme mal employé a semé la confusion pendant la présentation.
Definitions
Used incorrectly or inappropriately.
The misused term caused confusion during the presentation.
misuseverb

misused

Past Simple

misused
Past Simple
misused
Past Participle
misusing
ing-form
UK
/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/
US
/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
abuser deS'emploie surtout avec une autorité, un pouvoir ou une position.
utiliser à mauvais escientPlus soutenu; convient bien aux moyens, aux ressources et à l'autorité.
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.
misusenoun
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.
misuseadjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended to address improper use.
The company implemented a misuse prevention policy.