Misuse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. wrong or improper use; misapplication.
  2. bad or abusive treatment.
verb (used with object), mis·used, mis·us·ing.
  1. to use wrongly or improperly; misapply.
  2. to treat badly or abusively; maltreat.
noun (ˌmɪsˈjuːs) misusage
  1. erroneous, improper, or unorthodox use
  2. cruel or inhumane treatment
verb (ˌmɪsˈjuːz) (tr)
  1. to use wrongly
  2. to treat badly or harshly
  3. to use (something, esp alcohol, drugs, etc) improperly
Misuse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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