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Definition misuse in British English

misuse noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/mɪsˈjuːs/
1

the use of something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

Example

laws to prevent computer misuse

Example

It was a clear misuse of the word.

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Definition misuse in British English