misuser

1 of 2

noun (1)

mis·​us·​er

(ˈ)mi¦shüzə(r), 

(ˈ)mis¦yüz-

: one that misuses

these wretched misusers of language

—S. T. Coleridge

misuser

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

: an unlawful use of a right

especially : an unlawful use of a public office or grant of authority

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

misuse entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

Anglo-French, from Old French mesuser to misuse

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Rhymes for misuser

• abuser
• accuser
• diffuser
• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• cruiser
• loser
• user
• multiuser