Mis usages alternatively refer to improper, inappropriate, incorrect, or erroneous application of something. These synonyms signify the act of using something in an unsuitable, unsound, or mistaken manner that leads to undesired results. Other related words include abuse, misuse, exploitation, ill-treatment, and mishandling. These synonyms may apply to different areas of life, including language, technology, medicine, and relationships. Misuse of language may entail grammatical mistakes, poor pronunciation, incorrect spelling, and use of wrong words in a sentence. Technology misuse encompasses unauthorized access, hacking, cyberbullying, and online harassment. Similarly, misuse of medicine may result from over-prescription, self-medication, or drug abuse.