misused

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English

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Adjective

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misused

  1. Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
    The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.
    Coordinate terms: abused, ill-used

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Verb

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misused

  1. simple past and past participle of misuse