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Definitions for: Misuse
[n] improper or excessive use
[v] change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
[v] apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"
Webster (1913) Definition: Mis*use", v. t. [F. m['e]suser. See Mis-, prefix from
French, and Use.]
1. To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to
misapply; as, to misuse one's talents. --South.
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.
Mis*use", n.
1. Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.
Words little suspected for any such misuse. --Locke.
2. Violence, or its effects. [Obs.] --Shak.
Synonyms: abuse, abuse, misapply, pervert
See Also: apply, drug abuse, employ, employment, exercise, expend, fracture, habit, substance abuse, take in vain, usage, use, use, use, utilisation, utilise, utilization, utilize
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