American English
/mɪsˈjuz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to use something in a wrong, careless, or harmful way
As a noun, “misuse” is /mɪsˈjus/ with an /s/ sound at the end. As a verb, it is /mɪsˈjuz/ with a /z/ sound.
to use something in a wrong, careless, or harmful way
He misused the company credit card.
The app misuses your personal information.
Do not use misuse for ordinary or frequent use. It means that the use is wrong or harmful.
misuse power · misuse public funds · misuse personal information · misuse a word
misuse + something
misuse + something + for + something
the wrong, careless, or harmful use of something
The misuse of company money led to an investigation.
Misuse of this medicine can be dangerous.
misuse of power · misuse of authority · misuse of funds · misuse of medication
the misuse of + something
misuse of + something
In misusing, the final e is dropped.