Word Information

Abuse

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Definitions for Abuse

noun
cruel or inhumane treatment
Synonyms
maltreatment ill-treatment ill-usage
Examples
  1. the child showed signs of physical abuse
noun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Synonyms
insult revilement contumely vilification
Examples
  1. when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
  2. they yelled insults at the visiting team
noun
improper or excessive use
Synonyms
misuse
Examples
  1. alcohol abuse
  2. the abuse of public funds
verb
treat badly
Synonyms
mistreat maltreat ill-use step ill-treat
Examples
  1. This boss abuses his workers
  2. She is always stepping on others to get ahead
verb
change the inherent purpose or function of something
Synonyms
pervert misuse
Examples
  1. Don't abuse the system
  2. The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers
verb
use foul or abusive language towards
Synonyms
clapperclaw blackguard shout
Examples
  1. The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
  2. The angry mother shouted at the teacher
verb
use wrongly or improperly or excessively
Examples
  1. Her husband often abuses alcohol
  2. while she was pregnant, she abused drugs

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