misuse
verbHow many syllables in misuse?
There are 2 syllables in the word misuse.Divide misuse into syllables:
mis · use
How to pronounce misuse:
Definition of misuse:
- misuse (verb):
- to use incorrectly misapply
- apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly.
Synonyms for misuse:
apply
employ
misapply
utilise
utilize
Antonyms for misuse:
accuracy
certainty
correction
correctness
praise
truth
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