misuse

Meanings

Noun

Verb

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

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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