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 abuse


Noun
  • improper or excessive use
    • alcohol abuse
    • the abuse of public funds
  • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    • when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
    • they yelled insults at the visiting team
  • cruel or inhumane treatment
    • the child showed signs of physical abuse

Verb
  • use wrongly or improperly or excessively
    • Her husband often abuses alcohol
    • while she was pregnant, she abused drugs
  • use foul or abusive language towards
    • The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
    • The angry mother shouted at the teacher
  • change the inherent purpose or function of something
    • Don't abuse the system
    • The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers
  • treat badly
    • This boss abuses his workers
    • She is always stepping on others to get ahead
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