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Abuse
əˈbjuːz
- use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse
"the judge abused his power by imposing the fines"
- make excessive and habitual use of (alcohol or drugs, especially illegal ones)
"at various times in her life she abused both alcohol and drugs"
- treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly
"riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted"
- assault (someone, especially a woman or child) sexually
"he was a depraved man who had abused his two young daughters"
- masturbate
- use or treat in such a way as to cause damage or harm
"he had been abusing his body for years"
- speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way
"the referee was abused by players from both teams"
- the improper use of something
"alcohol abuse"
- unjust or corrupt practice
"protection against fraud and abuse"
- cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal
"a black eye and other signs of physical abuse"
- violent treatment involving sexual assault, especially on a regular basis
"young people who have suffered sexual abuse"
- insulting and offensive language
"he was waving his fists and hurling abuse at the driver"