misuse
BrE /mɪsˈjuːz/ AmE /mɪsˈuz/
verb en → es
past misused pp misused ing misusing
to use something in the wrong way or for an improper purpose
malversar, usar incorrectamente
- misuse sth
Collocations misuse of power · misuse of funds
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The company has been misusing its employees.
La empresa ha estado malversando a sus empleados.
to use something in an improper or harmful way, especially to cause damage or injury
abuso de, maltrato de
- misuse sth
Collocations misuse of drugs · misuse of alcohol
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The patient was misusing prescription medication.
El paciente estaba abusando de la medicación recetada.