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abuse definition and meaning
v. t.
To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority.
v. t.
To use ill; to maltreat; to act injuriously to; to punish or to tax excessively; to hurt; as, to abuse prisoners, to abuse one's powers, one's patience.
v. t.
To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage.
v. t.
To dishonor.
v. t.
To violate; to ravish.
v. t.
To deceive; to impose on.
v. t.
Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language.
v. t.
Physical ill treatment; injury.
v. t.
A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.
v. t.
Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.
v. t.
Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.
Crossword clues for abuse
- Corruptly exploit
- Cruelty
- Ill-treat
- Ill-treatment
- Improperly exploit
- Insult
- Maltreat
- Mistreatment
- Offensive remarks
- Rough handling
- Shout insults at
- Speak offensively to
- Vilify
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