Misuse
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The incorrect or inappropriate application of something to the wrong purpose or in the wrong way.
“The misuse of public funds led to a formal investigation.”
Pronunciation
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/mɪsˈjuːs/
Syllables
mis·use
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Ends in -USE, the MIS- prefix followed by USE is memorable and logical.
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Contains U, MISUSE scores modestly but the S can hook into adjacent words.
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