Looking for the meaning of the word ABUSING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABUSING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Abuse
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin abus- ‘misused’, from the verb abuti, from ab- ‘away’ (i.e. ‘wrongly’) + uti ‘to use’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbjuːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse
Short Definition:misuse
Examples:- the judge abused his power by imposing the fines
Definition:
treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly
Short Definition:treat badly
Examples:- riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted
Definition:
speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way
Short Definition:speak to insultingly
Examples:- the referee was abused by players from both teams
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