MISUSED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word misused. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word misused. (close relations)

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	abused				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • subjected to cruel treatment adjective satellite • used improperly or excessively especially drugs
	maltreated				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • subjected to cruel treatment
	perverted				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes • having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented • deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
	misapplied				adjectiveadj
	verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
	misconstrued				verbv
	verb • interpret in the wrong way
	misemployed				verbv
	verb • To employ incorrectly; to misuse.
	mishandled				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • manage badly or incompetently
	misinterpreted				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • interpret falsely • interpret wrongly • interpret in the wrong way
	mismanaged				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • manage badly or incompetently
	abuse				verb, nounv, n
	noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively
	misapply				verbv
	verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
	pervert				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • change the inherent purpose or function of something

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