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misusage Definition

mis·us·age (mis yo̵̅o̅′sij, mis′yo̵̅o̅′sij)

noun

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

misusage Synonyms

misusage

n.

malapropism, mispronunciation, spoonerism, cacology, antiphrasis, solecism, catachresis, ungrammaticalness, barbarism, improper use of words; see also error 1, mistake 2.