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Antonyms for misemploy


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mis-em-ploi
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs ɛmˈplɔɪ



Definition of misemploy

  • As in mishandle/mismanage : verb mess up
  • As in misuse : verb abuse; apply wrongly
  • As in prostitute : verb to put one's talent to an unworthy use
  • As in abuse : verb use wrongly
  • As in waste : verb spend or use without thought; dwindle
  • As in mishandle : verb bobble
  • As in misapply : verb misuse
  • As in ill-treat : verb abuse
  • As in ill-use : verb abuse
Example sentences :
  • To turn one of his colonels into my Spanish master would be seriously to misemploy his precious time.
  • Extract from : « The Actress in High Life » by Sue Petigru Bowen

Synonyms for misemploy

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