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1. (verb) misuse, abuse
improper or excessive use
"alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"
2. (verb) misapply, misuse
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"
3. (verb) pervert, misuse, abuse
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"
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Definition of 'misuse' 
