Definitions for: Disuse

[n] the state of something that has been unused and neglected; "the house was in a terrible state of neglect"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*use" (?; see Dis-), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Disused; p. pr. & vb. n. Disusing.]
1. To cease to use; to discontinue the practice of.

2. To disaccustom; -- with to or from; as, disused to toil.
``Disuse me from . . . pain.'' --Donne.

Dis*use", n.
Cessation of use, practice, or exercise; inusitation;
desuetude; as, the limbs lose their strength by disuse.

The disuse of the tongue in the only . . . remedy.
--Addison.

Church discipline then fell into disuse. --Southey.

Synonyms: neglect

See Also: declination, decline, omission

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