The meaning of MISUSE is to use incorrectly : misapply. How to use misuse in a sentence.

MISUSE definition: 1. to use something in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended: 2. an occasion when…. Learn more.

Misuse is using something incorrectly or in a harmful way. I warned you that repeated misuse of your cellphone would break it — I can't believe you were texting in the shower!

MISUSE meaning: 1 : to use (something) incorrectly; 2 : to treat (someone) unfairly

The misuse of something is incorrect, careless, or dishonest use of it. ...the misuse of power and privilege. If someone misuses something, they use it incorrectly, carelessly, or dishonestly. …

Definition of misuse noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. the act of using something in a dishonest way or for the wrong purpose synonym abuse. He was accused of the misuse of public funds. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

MISUSE meaning: to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose: . Learn more.