MISUSED Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
misused.
(exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word misused. (close relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word misused. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MISUSED
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abused | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | maltreated | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | perverted | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | misapplied | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | misconstrued | verbv | ||||
| 6 | misemployed | verbv | ||||
| 7 | mishandled | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 8 | misinterpreted | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 9 | mismanaged | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | abuse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | misapply | verbv | ||||
| 12 | pervert | verb, nounv, n |
Best Hypernyms For MISUSED
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
misused, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
use
abuse
apply
employ
employment
exercise
expend
misapplication
misuse
usage
utilisation
utilise
utilization
utilize
misusage
Alternatives for ABUSED
Words (45)
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