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misusage

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of misusage

incorrect or improper use

the teacher was appalled by the new student's misusage of some basic scientific terms

Synonyms of misusage

abuse, misapplication, misemployment, misuse, misutilization, perversion

Words Related to misusage

mishandling, mismanagement, mismanaging

ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment, mistreatment

damage, destruction, ruin, spoiling, wrecking

corruption, debasement, desecration, profanation, prostitution

Near Antonyms of misusage

application, employment, use, utilization

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