misused

• Décrit quelque chose qui est utilisé de manière incorrecte ou inappropriée, ou dont on abuse.

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.

   utilisé à mauvais escient

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

   Synonymesabusedcorrupteddebasedexploitedill-usedmisappropriatedpervertedtwisted

• Verbe signifiant utiliser quelque chose de manière incorrecte, inappropriée ou avec une mauvaise intention.

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.

   Faire un mauvais usage

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusemisapplymisappropriatemishandlepervertprostitute

   Antonymesapplyuse

2. Change inherent purposeB2formal

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

   Détourner de sa fonction

   • 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.

   Synonymesdivertmisapplypervert

   Antonymesemployuseutilize