noun , verb
■ noun
/ ˌmɪsˈjuːs; NAmE / [ U , C , usually sing. ] the act of using sth in a dishonest way or for the wrong purpose
SYN abuse :
alcohol / drug misuse
the misuse of power / authority
■ verb / ˌmɪsˈjuːz/ [ vn ]
1.
to use sth in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
SYN abuse , ill-treat :
individuals who misuse power for their own ends
2.
to treat sb badly and/or unfairly