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misimprove

verb

Etymology

From mis- + improve.

  1. derived from prode
  2. derived from en-
  3. derived from emprouwer
  4. prefixed as misimprove — “mis + improve”

Definitions

  1. To use for a bad purpose

    To use for a bad purpose; to misuse or squander.

    • to misimprove time, talents, or advantages
    • the smart of a misimproved Providence

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA