misuse in German
misuse in German is Missbrauch, Fehlbedienung, Fehlgebrauch — misuse means incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
misuse in German
Missbrauch
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
Fehlbedienung
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
Fehlgebrauch
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
Zweckentfremdung
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
missbräuchliche Nutzung/Verwendung
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
missbrauchen
(transitive) To use (something) incorrectly. [from 14th c.]
zweckentfremden
(transitive) To use (something) incorrectly. [from 14th c.]
missbrauchen
(transitive) To abuse or mistreat (something or 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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What is "misuse" in German?
"misuse" in German is Missbrauch, Fehlbedienung, Fehlgebrauch. 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 German, "misuse" is Missbrauch, Fehlbedienung, Fehlgebrauch.
Are there other ways to say "misuse" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "misuse": Missbrauch, Fehlbedienung, Fehlgebrauch, Zweckentfremdung, missbräuchliche Nutzung/Verwendung, missbrauchen.
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