Mis*use" (-ūz"), v. t. [F. mésuser. See Mis-, prefix from French, and Use.] 1. To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents. South.

The sweet poison of misused wine.

2. To abuse; to treat ill.

O, she misused me past the endurance of a block.

Syn. -- To maltreat; abuse; misemploy; misapply.

Mis*use" (m&ibreve;s*ūs"), n. 1. Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.

Words little suspected for any such misuse.

2. Violence, or its effects. [Obs.] Shak.

• incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something
  
• to use something incorrectly
  
• to abuse or mistreat something or someone