misusage

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(mis yo̵̅o̅′sij, mis′yo̵̅o̅′sij)

noun

  1. incorrect usage; misapplication, as of words
  2. bad or harsh treatment

See misusage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Abusive treatment.
  2. Improper application, as of words.

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