Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents. 2. (v. t.) To abuse; to treat ill. 3. (n.) Wrong use; misapplication; erroneous or improper use. 4. (n.) Violence, or its effects.

Multi-Version Concordance Misuse (1 Occurrence) Psalms 139:20 For they go against you with evil designs, and your haters make sport of your name. (See NIV)