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abuses
noun(a-buse)
cruel or inhumane treatment
Synonyms: ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment,
Examples:
The child showed signs of physical abuse.
abuses
verb(a-buse)
treat badly
Synonyms: ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step,
Examples:
This boss abuses his workers.
abuses
verb(a-buse)
use foul or abusive language towards
Synonyms: blackguard, clapperclaw, shout,
Examples:
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.
abuses
verb(a-buse)
change the inherent purpose or function of something
Synonyms: misuse, pervert,
Examples:
Don't abuse the system.
abuses
noun(a-buse)
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Synonyms: contumely, insult, revilement, vilification,
Examples:
When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse.
abuses
noun(a-buse)
improper or excessive use
Synonyms: misuse,
Examples:
Alcohol abuse.
The abuse of public funds.
abuses
verb(a-buse)
use wrongly or improperly or excessively
Examples:
Her husband often abuses alcohol.
While she was pregnant, she abused drugs.

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