1. incorrect or improper uses of something
Usage: plural of misuse

1. uses something incorrectly or improperly
Usage: third person singular present of misuse

Examples

• The report documented several misuses of company funds.
• Common misuses of apostrophes include adding them to plural nouns.
• She misuses that word constantly in her essays.
• The software prevents misuses of personal data.
• He often misuses his authority as manager.
• The dictionary lists frequent misuses of confusing word pairs.
• The teacher corrects students when someone misuses grammar rules.