misuse in Italian
misuse in Italian is abuso, usare impropriamente, abusare — misuse means incorrect, careless, or improper use of something.
misuse in Italian
abuso
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
usare impropriamente
(transitive) To use (something) incorrectly. [from 14th c.]
abusare
(transitive) To abuse or mistreat (something or someone). [from 14th c.]
abusare
(transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]
stuprare
(transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone). [from 14th c.]
violentare
(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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What is "misuse" in Italian?
"misuse" in Italian is abuso, usare impropriamente, abusare. 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 Italian, "misuse" is abuso, usare impropriamente, abusare.
Are there other ways to say "misuse" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "misuse": abuso, usare impropriamente, abusare, stuprare, violentare.
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