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mis|use

mis|use «verb. mihs YOOZ; noun. mihs YOOS», verb, -used, -us|ing, noun.

–v.t.

1. to use for the wrong purpose; use improperly: »He misuses his knife at the table by lifting food with it.
SYNONYM(S): misapply.

2. to treat badly; abuse; mistreat: »He misuses his horses by giving them loads that are too heavy. Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away (William Cowper).
SYNONYM(S): maltreat, ill-treat.

–n.

1. a wrong or improper use; misapplication: »I notice a misuse of the word “who” in your letter.

2. Obsolete. ill-usage.

3. Obsolete. evil conduct.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.