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Definitions of abuse
  1. noun
    cruel or inhumane treatment
    "the child showed signs of physical abuse"
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  2. verb
    treat badly
    "This boss abuses his workers"
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  3. verb
    use foul or abusive language towards
    "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"
  4. verb
    change the inherent purpose or function of something
    "Don't abuse the system"

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  5. noun
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
  6. noun
    improper or excessive use
    "alcohol abuse" "the abuse of public funds"

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  7. verb
    use wrongly or improperly or excessively
    "Her husband often abuses alcohol" "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"
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Examples of abuse
  • "the child showed signs of physical abuse"
  • "This boss abuses his workers"
  • "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"
  • "Don't abuse the system"
  • "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
  • "alcohol abuse"
  • "the abuse of public funds"
  • "Her husband often abuses alcohol"
  • "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"
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