Misuse Synonyms and Antonyms

mĭs-yo͝oz
Wrong, often corrupt use
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abuse
  2. misapplication
  3. misappropriation
  4. mishandling
  5. perversion
To use wrongly and improperly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abuse
  2. misapply
  3. misappropriate
  4. mishandle
  5. pervert
Antonyms:
  1. use correctly
Improper or excessive use
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abuse
  2. ill-usage
  3. misapplication
  4. perversion
To mistreat or abuse.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abuse

Words Related to Misuse

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. treat well
  2. help
  3. mis-use
  4. misuse-x94
  5. substance-use

Misuse Sentence Examples

  • It led, among other consequences, to an enormous misuse of bleeding.

  • Accidents from the misuse and careless handling of explosives are unfortunately too frequent in mines.

  • Try not to misuse nouns as verbs or adjectives.

  • It was the main concern of the national agency on alcohol misuse.

  • Misuse of any chemical can cause serious environmental impacts.

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