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MISUSED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

Example:

misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

abused (used improperly or excessively especially drugs)

exploited; ill-used; put-upon; used; victimised; victimized ((of persons) taken advantage of)

Antonym:

used (employed in accomplishing something)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb misuse

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