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Abuse v. t. : To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority.

Abuse v. t. : To use ill; to maltreat; to act injuriously to; to punish or to tax excessively; to hurt; as, to abuse prisoners, to abuse one's powers, one's patience.

Abuse v. t. : To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage.

Abuse v. t. : To dishonor.

Abuse v. t. : To violate; to ravish.

Abuse v. t. : To deceive; to impose on.

Abuse v. t. : Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language.

Abuse v. t. : Physical ill treatment; injury.

Abuse v. t. : A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.

Abuse v. t. : Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.

Abuse v. t. : Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.

Example:
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Taxonomy
abuse, abused, Emotional abuse, family, parents, family member, self-esteem, abusive, physical abuse, abuse hotlines, finger, feelings, abusers, Sexual abuse, discipline, child abuse, Emotional neglect, control anger.

Defination from the web:
Abuse can take many forms. This article talks about recognizing abuse, its effects, and what someone who is being abused can do. ... Neglect — when parents or guardians don't take care of the basic needs of the children who depend on them — can also be a form of abuse. ... 

synonyms
  (noun) maltreatment
  (noun) ill-treatment
  (noun) ill-usage
  (noun) insult
  (noun) revilement
  (noun) contumely
  (noun) vilification
  (noun) misuse
  (noun) discourtesy
  (noun) disrespect
  (noun) employment
  (noun) exercise
  (noun) mistreatment
  (noun) usage
  (noun) use
  (noun) utilisation
  (noun) utilization
  (verb) mistreat
  (verb) maltreat
  (verb) ill-use
  (verb) step
  (verb) ill-treat
  (verb) pervert
  (verb) misuse
  (verb) clapperclaw
  (verb) blackguard
  (verb) shout
  (verb) assail
  (verb) assault
  (verb) attack
  (verb) do by
  (verb) expend
  (verb) handle
  (verb) lash out
  (verb) round
  (verb) snipe
  (verb) treat
  (verb) use


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