Misimprove

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To use for a bad purpose; to misuse or squander. archaic, transitive

    "to misimprove time, talents, or advantages"

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"to misimprove time, talents, or advantages"

Etymology

From mis- + improve.

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