Definition of Misuse

Verb: misuse  mis'yooz

  1. Apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
    "The words are misused in this context";
    - misapply
     
  2. Change the inherent purpose or function of something
    "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers";
    - pervert, abuse
Noun: misuse  mis'yooz
  1. Improper or excessive use
    "alcohol misuse";
    - abuse

See also:
misusages
misused

Anagrams containing the word misuse

msseui emisus semisu usemis susemi isusem