1mis·use 
/ˌmɪsˈju:z/ verb
mis·us·es; mis·used; mis·us·ing /ˌmɪsˈju:z/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to use (something) incorrectly
▪ She's charged with misusing company funds. ▪ a word that is frequently misused 2 : to treat (someone) unfairly
▪ He feels he has been misused [=(more commonly) mistreated] by the press.
▪ She's charged with misusing company funds. ▪ a word that is frequently misused
▪ He feels he has been misused [=(more commonly) mistreated] by the press.
— mis·us·age /ˌmɪsˈju:sɪʤ/ noun [noncount]
▪ misusage [=(more commonly) misuse] of company funds
/ˌmɪsˈju:sɪʤ/ noun [noncount] ▪ misusage [=(more commonly) misuse] of company funds
