- 1. v. t. To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To abuse; to treat ill. Source: opted
- 3. n. Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use. Source: opted
- 4. n. Violence, or its effects. Source: opted
- 5. n. improper or excessive use Source: wordnet
- 6. v. apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly Source: wordnet
- 7. v. change the inherent purpose or function of something Source: wordnet
- 8. v:43/n:57 n. improper or excessive use Source: ecdict
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