misuse in Finnish
misuse in Finnish is väärinkäyttö, käyttää väärin, kohdella väärin — misuse means incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
misuse in Finnish
väärinkäyttö
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
käyttää väärin
(transitive) To use (something) incorrectly. [from 14th c.]
kohdella väärin
(transitive) To abuse or mistreat (something or someone). [from 14th c.]
väärinkäyttää
(transitive) To abuse or mistreat (something or someone). [from 14th c.]
käyttää hyväksi
(transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]
raiskata
(transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]
väkisinmaata
(transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]
What does "misuse" mean?
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noun Incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
"The report warned of the misuse of company funds."
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verb To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
"He was accused of misusing his position for personal gain."
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misuse in a sentence
- The report warned of the misuse of company funds.
- He was accused of misusing his position for personal gain.
- The medication can be dangerous if misused.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "misuse" in Finnish?
"misuse" in Finnish is väärinkäyttö, käyttää väärin, kohdella väärin. misuse means: Incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
How do you use "misuse" in a sentence?
Example: "The report warned of the misuse of company funds." In Finnish, "misuse" is väärinkäyttö, käyttää väärin, kohdella väärin.
Are there other ways to say "misuse" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "misuse": väärinkäyttö, käyttää väärin, kohdella väärin, väärinkäyttää, käyttää hyväksi, raiskata.
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