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Definition of misuse verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    misuse

     verb
    verb
    NAmE//ˌmɪsˈyuz//
     
    Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they misuse
     
     he / she / it misuses
     
     past simple misused
     
     -ing form misusing
     
     
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  1. 1misuse something to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose synonym abuse, ill-treat individuals who misuse power for their own ends
  2. 2misuse somebody to treat someone badly and/or unfairly
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