Abuse

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage

cruel or inhumane treatment

insult, revilement, contumely, vilification

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

misuse

improper or excessive use

VERB

mistreat, maltreat, ill-use, step, ill-treat

treat badly

pervert, misuse

change the inherent purpose or function of something

clapperclaw, blackguard, shout

use foul or abusive language towards

use wrongly or improperly or excessively

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