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Misimprove

Misimprove \Mis`im*prove"\, v. t. To use for a bad purpose; to abuse; to misuse; as, to misimprove time, talents, advantages, etc.
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misimprove

vb. (context transitive archaic English) To use for a bad purpose; to misuse.