| abuse | (noun) improper or excessive use | Synonyms: misuse |
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| (noun) cruel or inhumane treatment | Synonyms: ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment |
| (noun) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | Synonyms: contumely, insult, revilement, vilification |
| (verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something | Synonyms: misuse, pervert |
| (verb) use wrongly or improperly or excessively | - |
| (verb) use foul or abusive language towards | Synonyms: blackguard, clapperclaw, shout |
| (verb) treat badly | Synonyms: ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step |
| abused | (adjective) subjected to cruel treatment | Synonyms: ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated |
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| (adjective) used improperly or excessively especially drugs | - |
| abuser | (noun) someone who abuses | Synonyms: maltreater |
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| abusive | (adjective) characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment | - |
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| (adjective) expressing offensive reproach | Synonyms: opprobrious, scurrilous |
| abusively | (adverb) in an abusive manner | - |
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