English / word
abuse
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal; or the improper use of something, especially power or privileges; cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly
In context
01
Online abuse can hurt a person deeply.
02
The report discussed the abuse of office power.
Synonyms
misuse,mistreatment,exploitation
Antonyms
care,protection,respect
Collocations
abuse of power,verbal abuse,physical abuse
Verb forms
Past: abused · Past participle: abused · -ing: abusing