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misuse in Indonesian

misuse in Indonesian is penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan — misuse means incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.

misuse in Indonesian

penyalahgunaan
noun
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
menyalahgunakan
verb
(transitive) To use (something) incorrectly. [from 14th c.]

What does "misuse" mean?

  1. noun Incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
    "The report warned of the misuse of company funds."
  2. 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 Indonesian?

"misuse" in Indonesian is penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan. 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 Indonesian, "misuse" is penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan.

Are there other ways to say "misuse" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "misuse": penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan.

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