MISIMPROVE

Etymology

Verb

misimprove (third-person singular simple present misimproves, present participle misimproving, simple past and past participle misimproved)

(transitive, archaic) To use for a bad purpose; to misuse.

Source: Wiktionary


Mis`im*prove", v. t.

Definition: To use for a bad purpose; to abuse; to misuse; as, to misimprove time, talents, advantages, etc. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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