Hyphenation of misuse

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word misuse? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

mis-use

Definitions of misuse:

1.
Improper or excessive use
Alcohol abuse The abuse of public funds
2.
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
3.
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

Synonyms of misuse:

noun abuse, use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
verb misapply, use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ
verb pervert, abuse, use, expend

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