n.
Pronunciation: - ' yüz
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, partly from mis- + usen to use; partly from Middle French mesuser to abuse, from Old French, from mes- + user to use
Date: 14th century
1 : to use incorrectly : MISAPPLY < misused his talents>
2 : ABUSE , MISTREAT < misused his servants>
– mis · us · er noun