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NGSL Rank: 1550
abuse
Meanings
verb
- use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.E.g. the judge abused his power by imposing the fines
- treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.E.g. riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted
- speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way.E.g. the referee was abused by players from both teams
noun
- the improper use of something.E.g. alcohol abuse
- cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.E.g. a black eye and other signs of physical abuse
- insulting and offensive language.E.g. waving his fists and hurling abuse at the driver
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