Abuse, mistreat

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n.
Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication.

tr.v., -used, -us·ing, -us·es. (-yūz')
To use incorrectly.
To mistreat or abuse. See synonyms at abuse.

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"Home > Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary n. Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication. tr.v., -used, -us·ing, -us·es. (-yūz') To use incorrectly. To mistreat or abuse. See synonyms at abuse."
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