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Word: Abuse
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin abus- ‘misused’, from the verb abuti, from ab- ‘away’ (i.e. ‘wrongly’) + uti ‘to use’
əˈbjuːz
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse
Short Definition:misuse
Examples:- the judge abused his power by imposing the fines
treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly
Short Definition:treat badly
Examples:- riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted
speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way
Short Definition:speak to insultingly
Examples:- the referee was abused by players from both teams
Word: Abuse
Speech Type: Noun
əˈbjuːs
the improper use of something
Short Definition:improper use
Examples:- alcohol abuse
- an abuse of public funds
cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal
Short Definition:ill-treatment
Examples:- a black eye and other signs of physical abuse
insulting and offensive language
Short Definition:insulting language
Examples:- waving his fists and hurling abuse at the driver
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