Definition of Abuse

Noun

  • improper or excessive use
    "alcohol abuse"
    "the abuse of public funds"
  • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
    "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
  • cruel or inhumane treatment
    "the child showed signs of physical abuse"
    - ill treatment - ill usage

Verb

  • use wrongly or improperly or excessively
    "Her husband often abuses alcohol"
    "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"
  • use foul or abusive language towards
    "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"
    "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
  • change the inherent purpose or function of something
    "Don't abuse the system"
    "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
  • treat badly
    "This boss abuses his workers"
    "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
    - ill use - ill treat
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Unscramble abuse

30 unscramble word found using the letters abuse.
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