What does the cryptic crossword clue "Badly treats girls wrapping uniform (7)" mean?

The definition is "Badly". The wordplay uses charade, container. MISSES (synonym of "girls") + U (synonym of "uniform") [container: "wrapping"]; definition: "Badly treats" The answer is MISUSES.

Badly treats girls wrapping uniform (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27616 | 19 Down | 2018-09-17 flower

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