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misuse in Malay

salah guna

/mɪsˈjuːs/

misuse in Malay: salah guna. In English, misuse means an incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

Malay words for misuse

incorrect, improper or unlawful use
salah guna

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 Malay

What is the meaning of misuse in Malay?
Misuse in Malay is salah guna.
Apakah maksud misuse dalam bahasa Melayu?
Misuse: salah guna.
What does misuse mean in English?
Misuse means an incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

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