English to English
noun
- improper or excessive use
Alcohol abuse.
The abuse of public funds.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
The words are misapplied in this context.
You are misapplying the name of this religious group.
source: WordNet 3.0
- change the inherent purpose or function of something
Don't abuse the system.
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [misiúr] Tumampalasan; humamak
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
