Answer: misuses

AnswerCrossword Clue
MISUSESManhandles
MISUSESWrongfully applies
MISUSESApplies wrongly
MISUSESInvalidates a warranty, perhaps
MISUSESTreats badly
MISUSESMalapropisms, e.g.
MISUSESSolecisms.
MISUSESTreats badly.
MISUSESTakes unfair advantage of
MISUSESHandles badly
MISUSESExploits
MISUSESApplies incorrectly
MISUSESEmploys wrongly
misusesUse (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
misusesTreat (someone or something) badly or unfairly