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abuse

/əˈbjuːz/

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verb

abuses; abused; abusing

[+ obj] to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way

He abused [=mistreated] his wife both mentally and physically.

abuse a dog

He was accused of sexually/physically/psychologically abusing a child.

to use or treat (something) in a way that causes damage

He abused his body with years of heavy drinking.

He had abused his first car by not taking care of it.

to use (something) wrongly

abuse [=misuse] a privilege

She abused her friend's trust.

a senator who abuses his power

He abused my confidence by letting this secret be known.

to use too much of (a drug, alcohol, etc.)

a drug that is abused by many people

He was known to abuse alcohol.

to attack (someone) in words

The fans were verbally abusing the referee.

noun

plural abuses

the act or practice of abusing someone or something: such as

harmful treatment of a person or animal [noncount]

He subjected his wife to physical and emotional abuse.

child abuse

sexual abuse [plural]

The government has been accused of human rights abuses. [=of violating the basic rights of people by treating them wrongly]

[noncount] :the use or treatment of something in a way that causes damage

his abuse [=mistreatment] of his body through poor eating habits

These toys can stand up to a lot of abuse. [=can be handled roughly without being damaged]

the act or practice of using something wrongly [noncount]

the governor's abuse [=misuse] of his power/privileges [count]

the buying of votes and other election abuses

[noncount] :the act or practice of using too much of a drug, alcohol, etc.

abuse of alcohol

drug/substance abuse

[noncount] :harsh and insulting language

She was subjected to every term of abuse her boss could think of.

a torrent/stream of verbal abuse

The prisoner hurled/shouted/screamed abuse at the judge.

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