misused (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *misused*:
ADJECTIVE	all	misused	used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

misused > pronunciation
Sounds	mihsyuw'zd
Rhymes	abused ... used: 12 rhymes with uwzd...

English > *misused*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	Used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose.
Example	"misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"
Narrower	abused	Used improperly or excessively especially drugs
Narrower	exploited, ill-used, put-upon, used, victimized, victimised	Of persons
Opposite	used	employed in accomplishing / accomplishing something

HyperDic: misused