misused

verb

Meaning

To use (something) incorrectly.
To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
To abuse verbally, to insult.
Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ill-used(English)put-upon(English)victimized(English)abused(English)used(English)exploited(English)misunderstood(English)wrong(English)misuse(English)harass(English)confidential(English)prohibited(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data

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