misused

• Beschreibt etwas, das in falscher oder unangemessener Weise verwendet wird, oft zum Nachteil oder missbräuchlich.

Describes something that is used in a wrong or inappropriate way.

1. Used incorrectly or improperlyB2formal

   Used in a wrong way, carelessly, or for an unintended or harmful purpose.

   Missbräuchlich verwendet

   • The term was misused in the report, causing confusion.
   • He misused his authority to benefit his friends.
   • The tool was misused and consequently broken.

   Synonymeabusedcorrupteddebasedexploitedill-usedmisappropriatedpervertedtwisted

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas falsch, unsachgemäß oder zu einem falschen Zweck zu gebrauchen. Es umfasst sowohl den missbräuchlichen Gebrauch als auch die zweckentfremdete oder schädliche Verwendung.

A verb used to indicate the act of using something incorrectly, improperly, or for a wrong purpose.

1. Apply incorrectlyB2formal

   To use something in a wrong or inappropriate way, often for the wrong purpose or person.

   Falsch verwenden

   • He misused the tool, causing it to break.
   • The manager misused company funds for personal expenses.
   • She misused the term in her essay, leading to confusion.

   Synonymeabusemisapplymisappropriatemishandlepervertprostitute

   Antonymeapplyuse

2. Change inherent purposeB2formal

   To alter the intended function or purpose of something, often leading to harm or inefficiency.

   Zweckentfremden

   • The software was misused to spy on employees.
   • They misused the park's facilities by holding a commercial event.
   • The drug was misused for recreational purposes.

   Synonymedivertmisapplypervert

   Antonymeemployuseutilize