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- [mis-em-ploi]
- /ˌmɪs ɛmˈplɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-em-ploi]
- /ˌmɪs ɛmˈplɔɪ/
Definitions of misemploy word
- verb with object misemploy to use for the wrong purpose; use wrongly or improperly; misuse. 1
- noun misemploy Employ or use (something) wrongly or improperly. 1
- verb misemploy to employ badly or wrongly; misuse 0
- verb transitive misemploy to employ, or use, wrongly or badly; misuse 0
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Origin of misemploy
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; mis-1 + employ
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Parts of speech for Misemploy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
misemploy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
misemploy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misemploy
verb misemploy
- misuse — wrong or improper use; misapplication.
- squander — to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away).
- spoil — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
- taint — the area between the testicles or vulva and the anus; the perineum.
- overwork — to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively): Don't overwork yourself on that new job.
Antonyms for misemploy
verb misemploy
- hoard — a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
- cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
verb transitive misemploy
- employ — Give work to (someone) and pay them for it.
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