How Do You Spell MISUSE?

Pronunciation: [mɪsjˈuːs] (IPA)

The word "misuse" is spelled with the prefix "mis" which means "wrongly" or "badly", and the root word "use". It is pronounced as /mɪsˈjuːs/, with the primary stress on the second syllable. The "s" in "mis" is voiceless, while the "s" in "use" is voiced, resulting in the distinct pronunciation of the two 's' sounds. The correct spelling of the word "misuse" is an important language skill as it ensures clear communication and understanding.

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MISUSE Meaning and Definition

  1. Misuse is a noun that refers to the improper or wrongful use or handling of something. It involves using or treating something in a way that goes against its intended purpose, resulting in negative consequences or harm. The act of misuse often implies a violation, misuse, or abuse of rules, guidelines, or laws that govern the proper use of an object or system.

    In a broader sense, misuse can also refer to the inappropriate or excessive application of something beyond its intended limits or capacities. For instance, the misuse of power refers to the abuse or wrongful exercise of authority or influence by individuals or institutions. Similarly, the misuse of substances can pertain to the excessive consumption, illegal use, or improper handling of drugs or chemicals, leading to adverse health effects or addiction.

    Misuse can occur due to negligence, lack of understanding, intentional exploitation, or improper training. It is often associated with negative consequences such as accidents, damage, injury, or even legal repercussions. The extent of misuse may vary depending on the context, significance, and nature of the item or concept being misused.

    To prevent misuse, it is crucial to have clear guidelines, regulations, and education regarding the proper use of various objects, systems, or powers. Awareness campaigns, training programs, safety protocols, and legal measures can also be implemented to mitigate the risks associated with misuse.

  2. • To treat or use improperly; to treat ill; to use to a bad purpose.
    • Improper use; ill treatment; wrong application.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MISUSE

The word misuse originated from the Middle English term misusen, which was a combination of the prefix mis- meaning wrongly or badly, and the verb usen, meaning to use. It can be traced further back to the Old French term mususer and the Latin term mutsare, both of which meant to abuse or to misuse.

Similar spelling words for MISUSE

Plural form of MISUSE is MISUSES

Conjugate verb Misuse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misused
you would have misused
he/she/it would have misused
we would have misused
they would have misused
I would have misuse
you would have misuse
he/she/it would have misuse
we would have misuse
they would have misuse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misusing
you would have been misusing
he/she/it would have been misusing
we would have been misusing
they would have been misusing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misuse
you would misuse
he/she/it would misuse
we would misuse
they would misuse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misusing
you would be misusing
he/she/it would be misusing
we would be misusing
they would be misusing

FUTURE

I will misuse
you will misuse
he/she/it will misuse
we will misuse
they will misuse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misusing
you will be misusing
he/she/it will be misusing
we will be misusing
they will be misusing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misused
you will have misused
he/she/it will have misused
we will have misused
they will have misused

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misusing
you will have been misusing
he/she/it will have been misusing
we will have been misusing
they will have been misusing

IMPERATIVE

you misuse
we let´s misuse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misuse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misusing
you were misusing
he/she/it was misusing
we were misusing
they were misusing

PAST PARTICIPLE

misused

PAST PERFECT

I had misused
you had misused
he/she/it had misused
we had misused
they had misused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misusing
you had been misusing
he/she/it had been misusing
we had been misusing
they had been misusing

PRESENT

I misuse
you misuse
he/she/it misuses
we misuse
they misuse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misusing
you are misusing
he/she/it is misusing
we are misusing
they are misusing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misusing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misused
you have misused
he/she/it has misused
we have misused
they have misused

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misusing
you have been misusing
he/she/it has been misusing
we have been misusing
they have been misusing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misuse

SIMPLE PAST

I misused
you misused
he/she/it misused
we misused
they misused

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