misuse
VERBNOUN
/mɪs'juz/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M
misuse is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3I1S1U1S1E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does misuse mean?
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Change the inherent purpose or function of something.
“The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
Improper or excessive use.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER