Definition of misuse Misuse

/mɪsjuˈz/ - [misyuz] - mis•use

We found 11 definitions of misuse from 5 different sources.

What does misuse mean?

Noun Plural: misuses
misuse - improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"
		abuse
		utilisation, utilization, usage, employment, exercise, use the state of having been made use of; "the rate of utilization"

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misuse (v. t.)
To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.
misuse (v. t.)
To abuse; to treat ill.
misuse (n.)
Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.
misuse (n.)
Violence, or its effects.

misuse
To put to a wrong use; to change the inherent purpose or function of something.

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misuse in sign language