abuse, n.
(abuses)
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(abuses)
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cruel or inhumane treatment
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abuse ill-treatment ill-usage maltreatment
sample sentences
"the child showed signs of physical abuse"
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improper or excessive use
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
abuse misuse
sample sentences
"alcohol abuse""the abuse of public funds"
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a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
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abuse contumely insult revilement vilification
sample sentences
"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse""they yelled insults at the visiting team"
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