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misuse

mi·suse

UK/mɪsˈjuːz/ US/mɪˈsjus/ uncommon obsolete
verb (2) noun (1)

verb

1.

apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

  • “The words are misapplied in this context”
  • “You are misapplying the name of this religious group”
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2.

change the inherent purpose or function of something

  • “Don”
  • “;”
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noun

1.

improper or excessive use

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Origin

From mis- + use (noun).

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