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.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
- or to abuse of the kind to which the hon. Lady has referred. The Home Secretary will
or to abuse of the kind to which the hon. Lady has referred. The Home Secretary will
- and we want to ensure that we do give proper support to all those who have been subject to domestic violence or to abuse of the kind that the Hon.
and we want to ensure that we do give proper support to all those who have been subject to domestic violence or to abuse of the kind that the Hon.
Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations
- 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
- 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
I WAITED 4 YEARS FOR THIS!!!!
- All these channels that abuse their play button, they'll cut it in half.
All these channels that abuse their play button, they'll cut it in half.
- All these channels that abuse their Play Button...
All these channels that abuse their Play Button...
BBC 6 Minute English June 25, 2015 - Food Bank
- 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?
- 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?
Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
- domestic violence and child sexual abuse and female foeticide, you know, who's going to
domestic violence and child sexual abuse and female foeticide, you know, who's going to
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- 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
- Across the board, everybody's going to get a lower rate." That's not just going after places where there's abuse.
Across the board, everybody's going to get a lower rate." That's not just going after places where there's abuse.
I Accidentally Became A Meme: You Can't See John Cena
- and the core of the abuse was just,
and the core of the abuse was just,
Elon Musk loses more than $100 billion after tumultuous year
- That leaves his two small companies, Neuralink, the medical device company which is reportedly also under investigation for animal abuse,
That leaves his two small companies, Neuralink, the medical device company which is reportedly also under investigation for animal abuse,
How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
- Shein has faced accusations of worker abuse.
Shein has faced accusations of worker abuse.