misusage

noun

ˌmis-ˈyü-sij How to pronounce misusage (audio)
Definition of misusagenext
as in misuse
incorrect or improper use the teacher was appalled by the new student's misusage of some basic scientific terms

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Recent Examples of misusage That misusage was quickly corrected, but the Bears never found a way to get Everett involved and Kmet’s opportunities in the passing game were too few as the season unfolded. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misusage
  1. misuse
  2. abuse
Noun
  • Alcohol misuse is one of the top public health challenges in the United States.
    — Danny G. Winder, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At least 10 Mooresville police officers were investigated by the department for misuse, but details of the findings were limited.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of misuse
Noun
  • Hisbah members also face widespread allegations of rights abuses in their enforcement operations, including subjecting offenders to dehumanizing punishments such as public beatings or shaming.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An autopsy identified multiple injuries, and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office ultimately determined that his death was caused by injuries resulting from child abuse and classified the death as a homicide, the news release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of abuse

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“Misusage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misusage. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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