Meaning of the German Word "Missbrauchen"

missbrauchen

abuse

To use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose.

Example Sentence

Dieses Medikament kann leicht missbraucht werden.

Other Meanings of This Word

To treat someone cruelly or violently.

C1Verb

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Definition: To use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "missbrauchen"?

C1

What grammatical category does "missbrauchen" have?

Verb

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