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abuse

(/@/'b/ju/z )

cruel or inhumane treatment(noun.act)

Example:
The child showed signs of physical abuse.

Synonym:
ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment

source: wordnet30
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt(noun.communication)

Example:
When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse.

Synonym:
contumely, insult, revilement, vilification

source: wordnet30
improper or excessive use(noun.act)

Example:
Alcohol abuse.
The abuse of public funds.

Synonym:
misuse

source: wordnet30
Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language.(noun)

source: webster1913

treat badly(verb.social)

Example:
This boss abuses his workers.

Synonym:
ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step

source: wordnet30
change the inherent purpose or function of something(verb.change)

Example:
Don't abuse the system.

Synonym:
misuse, pervert

source: wordnet30
use foul or abusive language towards(verb.communication)

Example:
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.

Synonym:
blackguard, clapperclaw, shout

source: wordnet30
use wrongly or improperly or excessively(verb.change)

Example:
Her husband often abuses alcohol.
While she was pregnant, she abused drugs.

source: wordnet30
To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority.(verb)

source: webster1913

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