Misuse

"Misuse" in German

Fehlbedienung

(incorrect, improper or unlawful use)

Fehlgebrauch

(incorrect, improper or unlawful use)

Missbrauch

(incorrect, improper or unlawful use)

Zweckentfremdung

(incorrect, improper or unlawful use)

missbräuchliche Nutzung/Verwendung

(incorrect, improper or unlawful use)

missbrauchen

(to use something incorrectly)

missbrauchen

(to abuse or mistreat something or someone)

zweckentfremden

(to use something incorrectly)

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