The word "theory" is often misused.
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Misused
//mɪsˈjuːzd//
Synonyms for "misused" (9 found)
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2 translations across 2 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- καταχρηστικός adj (used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner)
Latin
1 entries- abūsīvus adj (used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner)
Sample sentences
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Though the term is frequently misused by the media, a denial of service attack isn't really hacking or cracking.
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The word homeland is so misused that one has trouble saying anything normal or serious about it.
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Tom apparently misused his position.
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