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verb: abuse; 3rd person present: abuses; past tense: abused; past participle: abused; gerund or present participle: abusing
/əˈbjuːz/
- 1.use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse."the judge abused his power by imposing the fines"Similar:misusemisapplymisemploymishandleexploitperverttake advantage of
- 2.treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly."riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted"Similar:mistreatmaltreatill-treattreat badlyill-usemisusehandle/treat roughlyknock aboutknock aroundmanhandlemishandlemaulmolestinterfere withindecently assaultsexually abusesexually assaultgropeassaulthitstrikebeatinjurehurtharmdamagewrongbullypersecuteoppresstorturebeat uprough updo overOpposite:look after
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noun: abuse; plural noun: abuses
/əˈbjuːs/
- 1.the improper use of something."alcohol abuse"Similar:misusemisapplicationmisemploymentmishandlingexploitationperversion
- 2.cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal."a black eye and other signs of physical abuse"Similar:mistreatmentmaltreatmentill treatmentill usemisuserough treatmentmanhandlingmishandlingmolestationinterferenceindecent assaultsexual abusesexual assaultassaultinghittingstrikingbeatinginjuryhurtharmdamagewrongingbullyingpersecutionoppressiontorturebeating uproughing updoing overOpposite:care
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Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of a thing, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression. WikipediaChoose what you’re giving feedback on
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ABUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
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7 Dec 2022 — abuse definition: 1. to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: 2. to treat…. Learn more.
What Is Abuse? Abuse Definition | HealthyPlace
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There are many kinds of abuse encountered by adults, including: physical abuse · psychological abuse · rape · sexual assault · verbal abuse; elder abuse ...
Abuse - Wikipedia
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Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression ...
Abuse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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4 Dec 2022 — The meaning of ABUSE is a corrupt practice or custom. How to use abuse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Abuse.
Domestic Violence - Handbook Germany
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Many victims are ashamed and hope that the situation will change, that the violent person eventually calms down and stop his abusive behaviour. In most cases, ...
What is abuse? - Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board
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Abuse is when someone causes us harm or distress. It can take many forms, ranging from disrespect to causing someone physical or mental pain.
Abuse: What You Need to Know (for Teens) - Kids Health
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Abuse means treating another person with violence, cruelty, harm, or force. It's never OK, and it's not the fault of the person who is being abused.
Abuse definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
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Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense abuses, present participle abusing , past tense, past participle abused pronunciation note: The noun ...
Abuse Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
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The definition of Abuse is to use wrongly or improperly; misuse. See additional meanings and similar words.
Abuse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
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If you abuse someone, it means you are hurting that person, mentally, emotionally, or physically. If someone else is harming you, you are yourself suffering ...