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abuse::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment |
| Type of | mistreatment |
| Has types | child abuse, inhuman treatment, child neglect, persecution, cruelty |
the child showed signs of physical abuse.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blackguard, clapperclaw, shout |
| Type of | round, attack, lash out, snipe, assault, assail |
| Has types | slang, vituperate, vilify, revile, curse, rail |
| Derivation | abuser, abusive |
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.
abuse::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | contumely, insult, revilement, vilification |
| Type of | disrespect, discourtesy |
| Has types | vituperation, vitriol, cut, billingsgate, stinger, low blow, scurrility, invective |
when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | misuse |
| Type of | use, utilisation, utilization, exercise, employment, usage |
| Has types | substance abuse, drug abuse, habit |
alcohol abuse.
the abuse of public funds.
Examples of abuse
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At almost every performance for students, a kid comes forward to disclose abuse.
From the sacbee.com
The girl said the abuse began when she was 7 years old and last occurred Friday.
From the news-journalonline.com
Many say the abuse that bonds took in the fourth quarter may have been overdone.
From the online.wsj.com
Evidence against the man includes photos and hours of video recording the abuse.
From the kentucky.com
Alcohol abuse can lead to devastating consequences for individuals and families.
From the sciencedaily.com
The toughest ever TOUGHYou don't have to live like a stuntman to abuse a camera.
From the techcrunch.com
Of course, there's the usual abuse and junk this week, just like any other week.
From the hecklerspray.com
The couple lost custody of their seven sons in 2009, after allegations of abuse.
From the kansas.com
A neighbour shouted abuse at one, who responded with a threat to burn the house.
From the nzherald.co.nz
- Maltreatment: cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse"
- Mistreat: treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
- A rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
- Pervert: change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
- Misuse: improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"
- Use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
- Abuse is the improper usage or treatment for a bad purpose, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit, physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, sexual assault, violation, rape, unjust practices; wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime, or otherwise verbal aggression. ...
- Abuse is a run and gun video game developed by Crack dot Com and published by Origin Systems/Electronic Arts. It was released in 1996, and originally ran on DOS and Linux operating systems. ...
- (abuseful) Full of abuse; abusive
