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misuse definition

mis·use (mis yo̵̅o̅z′; for n., mis yo̵̅o̅s′, mis′yo̵̅o̅s′)

transitive verb misused -·used′, misusing -·us′·ing

  1. to use incorrectly or improperly; misapply
  2. to treat badly or harshly; abuse

noun

  1. incorrect or improper use
  2. Obsolete bad or harsh treatment

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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