improper or excessive use; alcohol abuse; the abuse of public funds
[ Syn: abuse ]
misuse (n.)
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; The words are misapplied in this context; You are misapplying the name of this religious group
[ Syn: misapply ]
change the inherent purpose or function of something; Dont abuse the system; The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers