Bullyragged (7 letters)

{ Answer }

MISUSED

{ Related Clues }

Maltreated
Like the word "its," often

{ Tags }

bullyragged, its, like, maltreated, misused, often, word

{ Notes }

The answer MISUSED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

{ Definition }

MISUSE as a verb:

1. (misapply, misuse) = apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"

2. (pervert, misuse, abuse) = change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"

MISUSED as an adjective:

1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose; "misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents"