Synonyms of misusage

misusage

noun

ˌmis-ˈyü-sij 

as in misuse

incorrect or improper use

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misuse
• abuse
• misapplication
• perversion
• wrecking
• destruction
• misutilization
• misemployment
• mismanagement
• mishandling
• spoiling
• mistreatment
• corruption
• maltreatment
• ill-treatment
• damage
• ill-usage
• desecration
• prostitution
• debasement
• profanation
• mismanaging
• ruin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• use
• application
• employment
• utilization

Example Sentences

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