misusage

/mɪsˈjuːsɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of misusing or using something incorrectly

“The company was criticized for the misusage of customer data.”

2. verb

to use something in an incorrect or improper way

“The student misused the calculator and got the wrong answer.”

Synonyms

  • abuse
  • misuse

Antonyms

  • correct usage
  • proper usage