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