abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
・UK /ə'bju:s/
A2
verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- To use something wrongly or dishonestly
- To insult someone or swear at them
noun
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
other
- To treat someone cruelly or violently, especially regularly or repeatedly.
- To use something improperly or excessively.
- To insult or speak offensively to someone.
other
- Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.
- The improper or excessive use of something.
- Rude and offensive words or behavior.