misuse

To use incorrectly.

To mistreat or abuse. synonym: abuse.

Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication.

To treat or use improperly; apply to an improper purpose; make a false or improper use of.

To use or treat badly; abuse or maltreat in act or speech.

Synonyms Abuse, Misuse. See abuse.

Improper use; misapplication; employment in a wrong way or to a bad purpose; perversion.

Abuse; ill treatment.

Synonyms Perversion, profanation, prostitution. See abuse, v. t.

Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.