misuse
/mɪsˈjuːs/
noun
- 1
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
verb
- 1
To use (something) incorrectly.
- 2
To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
- 3
To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
- 4
To abuse verbally, to insult.
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