Hyphenation of abuse

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abuse

Definitions of abuse :

1.
Cruel or inhumane treatment
The child showed signs of physical abuse
2.
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
3.
Improper or excessive use
Alcohol abuse The abuse of public funds
4.
Treat badly
This boss abuses his workers She is always stepping on others to get ahead
5.
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
6.
Use foul or abusive language towards
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket The angry mother shouted at the teacher
7.
Use wrongly or improperly or excessively
Her husband often abuses alcohol While she was pregnant
8.
She abused drugs

Synonyms of abuse :

noun maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, mistreatment
noun insult, revilement, contumely, vilification, disrespect, discourtesy
noun misuse, use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
verb mistreat, maltreat, ill-use, step, ill-treat, treat, handle, do by
verb pervert, misuse, use, expend
verb clapperclaw, blackguard, shout, attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault

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