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(mis-used) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. used incorrectly or inappropriately.

Example Sentence

Misused words are often laughable.

More Example Sentences

He misused the instructions for the game.

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

misused
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • bruised
  • cruised
  • fused
  • mused
  • oozed
  • rused
  • used

  • abused
  • accused
  • amused
  • bemused
  • confused
  • defused
  • diffused
  • enthused
  • excused
  • infused
  • misused
  • perused
  • recused
  • refused
  • reused
  • suffused
  • transfused
  • unused

  • disabused
  • overused
  • underused
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