Misuse

Definition:

(v. t.) To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.
(v. t.) To abuse; to treat ill.
(n.) Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.
(n.) Violence, or its effects.

Compare misuse with other words:

disuse vs. misuse

misuse vs. tamper

misuse vs. misuser

misemploy vs. misuse

bulldust vs. misuse

catachresis vs. misuse

misapplication vs. misuse

misapply vs. misuse

misappropriate vs. misuse

insult vs. misuse

mistreat vs. misuse

misuse vs. unlawful

improper vs. misuse

incorrect vs. misuse

misuse vs. sacrilege

misuse vs. pervert

abuse vs. misuse