misuse
noun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌmɪsˈjuːs/ usthe act of using something wrongly or in a dishonest way:
There are new rules about mobile phone use at work, and new penalties for misuse.
misuse of sth The directors were charged with misuse of funds.
a blatant misuse of power
credit card/computer/internet misuse
misuse
verb [ T ]
uk/ˌmɪsˈjuːz/ usto use something wrongly or in a dishonest way:
misuse assets/funds/money He was accused of misusing $2.4 million in union funds.
misuse your office/position/power Her opponents claim that she misused her position.