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abuse

/əˈbjuːz/
en-us undefinedabuse
Main Example

He would never abuse his power as a leader.

Example context
en-us flagHe would never abuse his power as a leader.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To treat someone or something badly or cruelly.

Other Example

She should never abuse her pets.

en-us flagShe should never abuse her pets.

It's wrong to abuse anyone's trust.

en-us flagIt's wrong to abuse anyone's trust.

He was punished for trying to abuse the system.

en-us flagHe was punished for trying to abuse the system.
Synonyms

abuse of power

en-us flagabuse of power

child abuse

en-us flagchild abuse

substance abuse

en-us flagsubstance abuse
Synonyms

mistreat

maltreat

exploit

abuse

/əˈbjuːs/
Main Example

The child suffered from abuse at home.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Harmful treatment of a person or animal.

Other Example

The dog was rescued from abuse.

She reported the abuse to the authorities.

Many children face abuse in silence.

Synonyms

child abuse

domestic abuse

emotional abuse

Synonyms

mistreatment

cruelty

neglect

abuse

/əˈbjuːs/
Main Example

The abuse of drugs can lead to serious health issues.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Misuse of something, such as a substance or privilege.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːz/
Main Example

She abused her credit card by spending too much.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To use something in a way that is harmful or wrong.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːs/
Main Example

He shouted an abuse at the referee.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A word or phrase that is rude or offensive.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːz/
Main Example

It is wrong to abuse others with harsh words.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To speak insultingly to someone.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːs/
en-us undefinedabuse
Main Example

The child suffered from abuse at home.

Example context
en-us flagThe child suffered from abuse at home.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Harmful treatment of a person or animal.

Other Example

The dog was rescued from abuse.

en-us flagThe dog was rescued from abuse.

She reported the abuse to the authorities.

en-us flagShe reported the abuse to the authorities.

They spoke out against the abuse in their community.

en-us flagThey spoke out against the abuse in their community.
Synonyms

child abuse

en-us flagchild abuse

domestic abuse

en-us flagdomestic abuse

substance abuse

en-us flagsubstance abuse
Synonyms

mistreatment

cruelty

neglect

abuse

/əˈbjuːz/
Main Example

He would never abuse his power as a leader.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To treat someone or something badly or cruelly.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːs/
Main Example

The abuse of drugs can lead to serious health issues.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Misuse of something, such as a substance or privilege.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːz/
Main Example

She abused her credit card by spending too much.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To use something in a wrong or harmful way.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

abuse

/əˈbjuːs/
Main Example

He shouted abuse at the referee after the game.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A word or phrase that is offensive or insulting.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

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