abuse

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NGSL Rank: 1550
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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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