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misused

Meaning of “misused”

Treated abusively.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 36:16

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 36:16 · retained source text

But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his wordes, and misused his prophets, vntill the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedie.

1611 marginal noteHeb. healing.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Improperly used or applied; misapplied; misemployed; abused.

volume 2, leaf 147, column 1 (main_dictionary)