misused

Definitions of misused
  1. adjective
    used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
    “misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents”
    synonyms:
    abused
    used improperly or excessively especially drugs
    exploited, ill-used, put-upon, used, victimised, victimized
    of persons; taken advantage of
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    antonyms:
    used
    employed in accomplishing something
    in use
    currently being used
    utilised, utilized
    put to use
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