adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of misuse form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

   "The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too."

Adjective

1. 1
   used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose wordnet

Synonyms

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abuseddowntroddenhenpeckedoppressedpervertedservile

Antonyms

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used

Example

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"The word "theory" is often misused."

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