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misuse

/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

/ˌmɪsˈjus/

misusenoun

misuses

Translations

злоупотребление

The misuse of company funds led to a financial investigation.

Злоупотребление средствами компании привело к финансовому расследованию.

неправильное использование

The misuse of the medication can cause serious side effects.

Неправильное использование лекарства может вызвать серьезные побочные эффекты.

Additional translations

нецелевое использование

неправомерное использование

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

злоупотреблять

He tends to misuse his authority.

Он склонен злоупотреблять своей властью.

неправильно использовать

She often misuses the equipment.

Она часто неправильно использует оборудование.

Additional translations

исказить

перекручивать

извращать

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").

Definitions

Relating to or intended to address improper use.

The company implemented a misuse prevention policy.