misuse | Definition of misuse

misuse

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of misuse

1 to put to a bad or improper use

an actor who misused his considerable talent by appearing in too many lousy movies

Synonyms of misuse

abuse, misapply, misemploy, pervert, profane, prostitute

Words Related to misuse

corrupt, debase, desecrate

Near Antonyms of misuse

apply, employ, use, utilize

2 to inflict physical or emotional harm upon

sadly misused by the people he had trusted

Synonyms of misuse

abuse, brutalize, bully, ill-treat, ill-use, kick around, maltreat, manhandle, mess over [slang], mishandle, mistreat

Words Related to misuse

molest, outrage, violate

harass, harm, hurt, injure, oppress, persecute, torment, torture

burn, sandbag, victimize, wrong

beat (up), mess (up), rough (up), work (over)

Phrases Synonymous with misuse

Near Antonyms of misuse

care (for), cherish, foster, nurture

baby, cater (to), coddle, favor, gratify, humor, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil