misuse

verbnoun /mɪsjuz/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 8 WWF 10

Definitions

verb

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

verb

change the inherent purpose or function of something

“The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers”

noun

improper or excessive use

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