An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

(transitive) To use (something) incorrectly. / (transitive) To abuse or mistreat (something or someone). / (transitive) To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).

Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

simple past tense and past participle of misuse

plural of misuse

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of misuse

plural of misuser

A person who misuses something. / (law) unlawful use of a right; use in excess of, or varying from, one's right

(archaic) misuse

present participle of misuse