misused

Meanings

Verb

• apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
• change the inherent purpose or function of something
  • "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
• simple past and past participle of misuse

Adjective

• used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
  • "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"

Adj

• Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

Synonyms

abuse, misapply, misuse, pervert

Antonyms

used