Misuse — Defs

01 v. t. To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.

1.
To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.
“The sweet poison of misused wine.” — Milton.
2.
To abuse; to treat ill.
“O, she misused me past the endurance of a block.” — Shak.

Syn. To maltreat; abuse; misemploy; misapply.

02 n. Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.

1.
Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.
“Words little suspected for any such misuse.” — Locke.
2.
Violence, or its effects.[Obs.]