misuse
Translation
to misuse, to abuse, to misapply
Examples
He misused his authority.
He misused his authority.
Do not misuse the equipment.
Do not misuse the equipment.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to use (sth.) incorrectly or for a wrong purpose He misused his authority.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abuse, misapply, exploit; Antonyms: use correctly, respect
Etymology
From the prefix 'mis-' (wrong, bad) and the word 'use'. Literally 'to use wrongly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'missing the correct use' of something. You've missed the point of how to use it.