verb๐ShareTo put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert"He abused his authority."moralvalueattitudeactioninhumannegativesufferingsocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly."The bully repeatedly abused the smaller children on the playground. "humaninhumanactionsufferingmoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage."The angry customer abused the store clerk, shouting insults and calling her names. "languagecommunicationactionhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo imbibe a drug for a purpose other than it was intended; to intentionally take more of a drug than was prescribed for recreational reasons; to take illegal drugs habitually."He abused his prescription pain medication by taking twice the prescribed dose to get a stronger feeling. "medicinesubstancemindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo violate; defile; to rape."The attacker abused her in the alley. "humaninhumanactionlawsexmoralsocietyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareMisrepresent; adulterate."The politician abused the statistics to make his plan seem more effective. "moralvaluelanguagebusinesslaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deceive; to trick; to impose on; misuse the confidence of."The salesman abused my trust by selling me a broken phone and promising it was new. "moralcharacteractionattitudesocietylawinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareDisuse."The old bicycle, abused and left in the shed, was covered in rust. "actionconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence."The abused dog was afraid of loud noises and sudden movements. "familyhumansocietyconditionsufferingmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOverused; used profligately or in excess."The office coffee machine was abused so much by everyone that it broke down after only a month. "qualityamountvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
