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Abuse
01
treatment of a person or animal in a violent or cruel way
Example
Child abuse is a serious societal issue that requires prompt intervention and support for victims.
Domestic abuse can take many forms, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, and financial control.
02
the harmful or wrong use of something
Example
Substance abuse can have devastating effects on individuals and their families, leading to addiction, health problems, and social isolation.
03
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
to abuse
01
to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly
Transitive: to abuse sb/sth
Example
Domestic violence is a serious issue where one partner may abuse the other, causing both physical and emotional harm.
Animal cruelty laws exist to prevent individuals from abusing animals.
02
to use or manipulate something in a way that deviates from its intended purpose
Transitive: to abuse sth
Example
Online platforms have policies to prevent users from abusing the system through spamming or harassment.
Some individuals abuse technology meant for educational purposes by using it for unauthorized and disruptive activities in the classroom.
03
to consume substances such as alcohol or drugs beyond acceptable or recommended levels
Transitive: to abuse alcohol or drugs
Example
He began to abuse alcohol after facing a series of personal challenges, leading to detrimental effects on his health.
The musician struggled with fame and started to abuse drugs.
04
to verbally attack or insult someone with offensive or harsh language
Transitive: to abuse sb
Example
During the heated argument, he chose to abuse his opponent with a barrage of insults and offensive language.
Online platforms often struggle to curb instances where users abuse others through the use of hate speech.
05
to sexually assault a person, especially women and children
Transitive: to abuse sb
Example
The survivor courageously shared their experience of an individual who sought to abuse them.
Community initiatives aim to dismantle the culture that perpetuates attitudes and behaviors allowing individuals to abuse others sexually.
