Misuse - Definition

n 1: improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of
public funds" [syn: misuse, abuse]
v 1: 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, misuse]
2: change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't
abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the
funds intended for the health care of his workers" [syn:
pervert, misuse, abuse]