abuse

US /əˈbjuz/

・

UK /ə'bju:s/

A2TOEIC

v.t.Transitive VerbTo mistreat or be cruel towards someone

It is wrong to abuse people weaker than you

v.t.Transitive VerbTo use in an inappropriate or excessive way

Some people abuse alcohol or drugs to try forget about their problems

v.t.Transitive VerbTo use something wrongly or dishonestly

What kind of employer would abuse his position by underpaying staff just to make more profit?

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something

There have even been cases of drug abuse in high schools

v.t.Transitive VerbTo insult someone or swear at them

Do not abuse your children when you talk to them

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them

The football fan shouted abuse so loudly, it could be heard from the other side of the stadium

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.

Child abuse is a serious problem in many countries.

Video subtitles

MY NEW SHOW! Impossible YLYL

11:28

abuse that would help me out a lot. Thank you very much for
abuse that would help me out a lot. Thank you very much for

Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations

09:43

In 2019, Diddy's ex, Gina Huynh, went on the podcast "Unwine With Tasha K," where she made claims about abuse.
In 2019, Diddy's ex, Gina Huynh, went on the podcast "Unwine With Tasha K," where she made claims about abuse.
Red wrote an open letter in Rolling Stone titled "Sean Combs Traumatized Me'' that included details of alleged verbal abuse of Red and Ventura on the latter's 29th birthday.
Red wrote an open letter in Rolling Stone titled "Sean Combs Traumatized Me'' that included details of alleged verbal abuse of Red and Ventura on the latter's 29th birthday.

How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

08:09

According to The Retail Equation's own numbers, the US retail industry lost over $101 billion to return fraud and abuse in 2023.
According to The Retail Equation's own numbers, the US retail industry lost over $101 billion to return fraud and abuse in 2023.
lost over $101 billion to return fraud and abuse in 2023. And
lost over $101 billion to return fraud and abuse in 2023. And

Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

31:01

rate." That's not just going after places where there's abuse. That's saying we're cutting
rate." That's not just going after places where there's abuse. That's saying we're cutting

BBC 6 Minute English June 25, 2015 - Food Bank

06:06

Finn: But Rob, surely this food bank system is open to abuse as well?
Finn: But Rob, surely this food bank system is open to abuse as well?

Workplace Bullying Signs Of Bullying At Work

02:17

psychological, physical abuse and humiliation."
psychological, physical abuse and humiliation."

2020 Hopeful Andrew Yang Talks with Voters in Des Moines, Iowa | NowThis

00:41

SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CHILD SUCCESS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CHILD SUCCESS

Andrew Yang on Universal Basic Income and Measuring Our Economic Health

06:49

and freedom from substance abuse,
and freedom from substance abuse,

News Now Stream 01/01/20 (FNN)

06:07

TOLERATE ABUSE. OF ANYTIME IN
TOLERATE ABUSE. OF ANYTIME IN

6 Types of Unhealthy Father Daughter Relationships

04:32

He usually has a hard time controlling his anger, and takes his stress out on his daughter... Which results in verbal, physical, or sexual abuse.
He usually has a hard time controlling his anger, and takes his stress out on his daughter... Which results in verbal, physical, or sexual abuse.