misuse

Meaning

1. An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.
2. To use (something) incorrectly.
3. To abuse or mistreat (something or someone).
4. To rape (a woman); later more generally, to sexually abuse (someone).
5. To abuse verbally, to insult.

Etymology / origin

From mis- + use (noun).

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