Mis*use" (?), v. t. [F. m'esuser. See Mis-, prefix from French, and Use.]
1.
To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.
South.
The sweet poison of misused wine.
Milton.
2.
To abuse; to treat ill.
O, she misused me past the endurance of a block.
Shak.
Syn. -- To maltreat; abuse; misemploy; misapply.
© Webster 1913.
Mis*use" (?), n.
1.
Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.
Words little suspected for any such misuse.
Locke.
2.
Violence, or its effects.
[Obs.]
Shak.
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