misuse.
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
Meaning & usage
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
Where this word comes from
From mis- + use (noun).
To use (something) incorrectly.
To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
To abuse verbally, to insult.
Where this word comes from
From mis- + use (verb).
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