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misuse artinya

penyalahgunaan

/mɪsˈjuːs/

misuse in Indonesian: penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan. In English, misuse means an incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

Indonesian words for misuse

incorrect, improper or unlawful use
penyalahgunaan
to use something incorrectly
menyalahgunakan

English meaning of misuse

  1. noun An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
  2. verb To use (something) incorrectly.
  3. verb To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
  4. verb To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).

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Questions about misuse in Indonesian

What is the meaning of misuse in Indonesian?
Misuse in Indonesian is penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan.
Apa arti misuse?
Misuse: penyalahgunaan, menyalahgunakan.
What does misuse mean in English?
Misuse means an incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

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