abuse

B2
Pronunciation
/əˈbjuːs/
/əˈbjus/
/əˈbjuːz/
/əˈbjuz/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.

Synonyms
misuse
Example Sentences
  • All abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad.
2 Definition

Misuse; improper use; perversion.

3 Definition

A delusion; an imposture; misrepresentation; deception.

4 Definition

Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies.

Synonyms
contumely insult invective opprobrium reproach scurrility
5 Definition

Catachresis.

Synonyms
abusio
6 Definition

Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment.

7 Definition

Violation; defilement; rape; forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another, often on a repeated basis.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert

Example Sentences
  • He abused his authority.
2 Definition

To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.

Synonyms
injure maltreat
3 Definition

To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage.

Synonyms
reproach revile vilify vituperate
4 Definition

To imbibe a drug for a purpose other than it was intended; to intentionally take more of a drug than was prescribed for recreational reasons; to take illegal drugs habitually.

5 Definition

To violate; defile; to rape.

6 Definition

Misrepresent; adulterate.

7 Definition

To deceive; to trick; to impose on; misuse the confidence of.

8 Definition

Disuse.