Misuse meaning and example sentences

Learning Misuse in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Misuse: Kötüye kullanmak; Yanlış kullanım

Example sentences

  • The misuse of antibiotics in the agricultural sector has contributed to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria.
  • The misuse of antibiotics in the agricultural sector has contributed to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. (Tarım sektöründe antibiyotiklerin yanlış kullanımı (kötüye kullanımı), ilaca dirençli bakterilerin artışına katkıda bulunmuştur.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Misuse when the meaning is "Kötüye kullanmak; Yanlış kullanım".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Misuse with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.