misuse vs utilise

misuse is a noun but utilise is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
misuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
utilise	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, utilise is a hypernym of misuse; that is, utilise is a word with a broader meaning than misuse:

misuse: apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
utilise: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of misuse include apply, employ, use, utilize.

misuse (noun)	utilise (noun)
improper or excessive use

misuse (verb)	utilise (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly