abuse

verb
[L7462]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : abuse
  • simple present, singular, third person : abuses
  • simple past : abused
  • present participle : abusing
  • past participle : abused

Senses

  • to misuse something or use it improperly
  • to mistreat a person/thing
  • to speak unkindly/insultingly (to someone)

abuse

noun
[L7463]

Forms

  • singular : abuse
  • plural : abuses

Senses

  • mistreatment of people, children, systems or animals
  • use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse