verbπShareTo 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."moralactionattitudecharacternegativeinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly."The older brother was abusing his younger brother by hitting him and calling him names every day. "humanactionmoralinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage."The bully was abusing the younger student by calling him names and making fun of his clothes. "languagecommunicationattitudeactioncharacterwordmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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 started abusing painkillers after his sports injury, taking them even when the pain wasn't bad, just to feel relaxed. "medicinesubstancemindbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo violate; defile; to rape.inhumanmoralsexlawsocietyactionguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareMisrepresent; adulterate."The advertisement was abusing the truth by claiming the weight loss product guaranteed results without diet or exercise. "moralactionattitudeinhumannegativelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deceive; to trick; to impose on; misuse the confidence of."The salesperson was abusing my trust by pretending the car was in perfect condition when it clearly needed repairs. "moralactioncharacterattitudevalueinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareDisuse."The old bicycle, left in the shed for years, is slowly abusing its tires and rusting due to disuse. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
