Misuse

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Violence, or its effects.

II. Misuse ·vt To Abuse; to treat ill.

III. Misuse ·noun Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use.

IV. Misuse ·vt To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to Misapply; as, to misuse one's talents.