MISUSE Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
misuse.
(exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word misuse. (close relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word misuse. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MISUSE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abuse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | misapply | verbv | ||||
| 3 | pervert | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | distort | verbv | ||||
| 5 | exploit | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | maltreat | verbv | ||||
| 7 | manipulate | verbv | ||||
| 8 | misconstrue | verbv | ||||
| 9 | mishandle | verbv | ||||
| 10 | misinterpret | verbv | ||||
| 11 | misrepresent | verbv | ||||
| 12 | mistreat | verbv | ||||
| 13 | twist | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | warp | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | misemploy | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For MISUSE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
misuse, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
use
abuse
apply
employ
employment
exercise
expend
exploitation
ill-treatment
maltreatment
misapplication
misappropriation
usage
utilisation
utilise
utilization
utilize
misemployment
mishandling
Alternatives for ABUSE
Words (38)
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