misuser

¹

[ mis-yoo-zer ]

noun

, Law.

1. abuse of a right; unlawful use of an office, franchise, benefit, etc.

misuser

²

[ mis-yoo-zer ]

noun

1. a person who misuses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misuser¹

1615–25; noun use of Middle French mesuser to misuse

Origin of misuser²

First recorded in 1540–50; mis- ¹ + user ¹

Example Sentences

That the prosecution relies to at least a reasonable degree on the testimony of former Trump lawyer, convicted felon, and recently revealed misuser of artificial intelligence Michael Cohen just adds to the hurdles to be overcome.

From Slate

California, a longtime misuser of solitary confinement, is considering legislation to enact common-sense limits on the practice.

From Washington Post

A young man in Brooklyn was killed by clumsy accidental or purposeful misuse, and the penalty meted out to the misuser falls far short of the devastating harm caused by that ill use.

From New York Times

"While there is some 'recreational' abuse, the typical misuser is a male college student whose grade point average is only slightly lower than that of non-abusers, but who is juggling a very busy schedule that includes academics, work and an active social life."

From US News

There will be plenty of people lining up to tell you that Reid was the worst fourth-quarter tactician in the league, a big-game choker, a bullheaded misuser of talent, a nincompoop, a slowly sinking barge to nowhere.

From Slate