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abuse /əˈbjuːz/  

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  • verb
    abuses; abused; abusing
    [+ obj] to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way
    He abused [=mistreated] his wife both mentally and physically.
    abuse a dog
    He was accused of sexually/physically/psychologically abusing a child.
    to use or treat (something) in a way that causes damage
    He abused his body with years of heavy drinking.
    He had abused his first car by not taking care of it.
    to use (something) wrongly
    abuse [=misuse] a privilege
    She abused her friend's trust.
    a senator who abuses his power
    He abused my confidence by letting this secret be known.
    to use too much of (a drug, alcohol, etc.)
    a drug that is abused by many people
    He was known to abuse alcohol.
    to attack (someone) in words
    The fans were verbally abusing the referee.
    noun
    plural abuses
    the act or practice of abusing someone or something: such as
    harmful treatment of a person or animal [noncount]
    He subjected his wife to physical and emotional abuse.
    child abuse
    sexual abuse [plural]
    The government has been accused of human rights abuses. [=of violating the basic rights of people by treating them wrongly]
    [noncount] :the use or treatment of something in a way that causes damage
    his abuse [=mistreatment] of his body through poor eating habits
    These toys can stand up to a lot of abuse. [=can be handled roughly without being damaged]
    the act or practice of using something wrongly [noncount]
    the governor's abuse [=misuse] of his power/privileges [count]
    the buying of votes and other election abuses
    [noncount] :the act or practice of using too much of a drug, alcohol, etc.
    abuse of alcohol
    drug/substance abuse
    [noncount] :harsh and insulting language
    She was subjected to every term of abuse her boss could think of.
    a torrent/stream of verbal abuse
    The prisoner hurled/shouted/screamed abuse at the judge.