misuse

uncountable

A noun referring to improper, incorrect, or excessive use of something, often in a way that is harmful or unintended.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее неправильное, некорректное или чрезмерное использование чего-либо, часто во вред или не по назначению.esSustantivo que denota un uso incorrecto, inapropiado o excesivo de algo, a menudo con efectos perjudiciales o fuera de su propósito previsto.frNom désignant une utilisation incorrecte, inappropriée ou excessive de quelque chose, souvent nuisible ou détournée de son but.deSubstantiv, das die falsche, unsachgemäße oder übermäßige Verwendung von etwas bezeichnet, oft zum Schaden oder nicht bestimmungsgemäß.ptSubstantivo que designa o uso incorreto, indevido ou excessivo de algo, frequentemente causando dano ou desvio de sua finalidade. Pode se referir tanto ao uso inadequado de objetos, recursos ou substâncias quanto ao abuso de poder, confiança ou autoridade.zh名词，指不正确、不当或过度的使用，常造成损害或未按 intended 用途使用。arاسم يدل على الاستعمال الخاطئ أو غير المناسب أو المفرط لشيء ما، غالبًا على نحو يسبب ضررًا أو يخرج عن الغرض المقصود.

1. Improper use B2 formal

   The act of using something incorrectly or for a wrong purpose, leading to negative consequences.

   • The misuse of company funds led to an investigation.
   • He was reprimanded for the misuse of scientific terminology.
   • Misuse of this equipment can cause serious injury.

   ruНеправильное использованиеesUso indebidofrMauvais usagedeMissbrauchptUso indevidozh误用arالاستخدام الخاطئ

   Synonyms: abusemisapplicationperversion

   Antonyms: useutilization

2. Excessive or harmful consumption B2 formal

   The act of using something too much or in a way that is damaging, especially drugs, alcohol, or authority.

   • The misuse of antibiotics has contributed to antibiotic resistance.
   • The dictator's misuse of power eventually led to a rebellion.
   • Alcohol misuse is a major public health concern.

   ruЗлоупотреблениеesConsumo excesivo o perjudicialfrusage abusifdeMissbrauchptAbusozh滥用arسوء الاستعمال

   Synonyms: abuseoveruse

• misuses plural form
• misuses' possessive plural form
• misuse's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие использования чего-либо неправильно, неверно или с неверной целью.esVerbo que denota la acción de usar algo incorrectamente, de manera inapropiada o con un propósito equivocado.frVerbe signifiant utiliser quelque chose de manière incorrecte, inappropriée ou avec une mauvaise intention.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo que indica usar algo de forma incorreta, errada ou com propósito inadequado; também pode significar abusar ou fazer uso indevido de algo.zh动词，指错误地、不当地使用某物，或将其用于错误的目的，也可指滥用、虐待。arفعل يدل على استخدام الشيء استخدامًا خاطئًا أو غير لائق أو بغرض سيئ، أي استعماله على غير وجهه الصحيح أو الإضرار به.

1. Apply incorrectly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИспользовать неправильноesUsar incorrectamentefrFaire un mauvais usagedeFalsch verwendenptUsar incorretamentezh误用arاستخدام بشكل خاطئ

   Synonyms: abusemisapplymisappropriatemishandlepervertprostitute

   Antonyms: applyuse

2. Change inherent purpose B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИспользовать не по назначениюesCambiar el propósito inherentefrDétourner de sa fonctiondeZweckentfremdenptUsar para fins indevidoszh挪作他用arإساءة استخدام

   Synonyms: divertmisapplypervert

   Antonyms: employuseutilize

• misused past participle
• misused past simple
• misusing present participle
• misuses third person singular