Abuses Meaning
There are 7 meaning(s) for word Abuses
Meaning 1 : cruel or inhumane treatment
Example : the child showed signs of physical abuse
Synonyms : ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
Example : the child showed signs of physical abuse
Synonyms : ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
Meaning 2 : treat badly
Example : This boss abuses his workers
Synonyms : ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step
Example : This boss abuses his workers
Synonyms : ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step
Meaning 3 : use foul or abusive language towards
Example : The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
Synonyms : blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
Example : The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
Synonyms : blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
Meaning 4 : change the inherent purpose or function of something
Example : Don't abuse the system
Synonyms : misuse, pervert
Example : Don't abuse the system
Synonyms : misuse, pervert
Meaning 5 : a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Example : when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
Synonyms : contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
Example : when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
Synonyms : contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
Meaning 6 : improper or excessive use
Example : alcohol abuse,the abuse of public funds
Synonyms : misuse
Example : alcohol abuse,the abuse of public funds
Synonyms : misuse
Meaning 7 : use wrongly or improperly or excessively
Example : Her husband often abuses alcohol,while she was pregnant, she abused drugs
Example : Her husband often abuses alcohol,while she was pregnant, she abused drugs
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