abuses

'abuses'

[maltreatment.n.01] as in: cruel or inhumane treatment

Examples:
the child showed signs of physical abuse

'abuses'

[abuse.n.02] as in: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Examples:
when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
they yelled insults at the visiting team

'abuses'

[misuse.n.01] as in: improper or excessive use

Examples:
alcohol abuse
the abuse of public funds

'abuses'

[mistreat.v.01] as in: treat badly

Examples:
This boss abuses his workers
She is always stepping on others to get ahead

'abuses'

[pervert.v.03] as in: change the inherent purpose or function of something

Examples:
Don't abuse the system
The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers

'abuses'

[abuse.v.03] as in: use foul or abusive language towards

Examples:
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
The angry mother shouted at the teacher

'abuses'

[abuse.v.04] as in: use wrongly or improperly or excessively

Examples:
Her husband often abuses alcohol
while she was pregnant, she abused drugs

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