Definition of Misuse

Noun

  • improper or excessive use
    "alcohol abuse"
    "the abuse of public funds"

Verb

  • change the inherent purpose or function of something
    "Don't abuse the system"
    "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
  • 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"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Misuse

  • Scrabble® score of the misuse (8)
  • Word Chums® score of the misuse (11)
  • Words With Friends® score of the misuse (10)

Unscramble misuse

51 unscramble word found using the letters misuse.

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