misused

• 指被错误或不正当地使用的事物。

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.

   被滥用的

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

   同义词abusedcorrupteddebasedexploitedill-usedmisappropriatedpervertedtwisted

• 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。

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.

   误用

   • 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.

   同义词abusemisapplymisappropriatemishandlepervertprostitute

   反义词applyuse

2. Change inherent purposeB2formal

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

   挪作他用

   • 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.

   同义词divertmisapplypervert

   反义词employuseutilize