Abuse (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Ill-treatment
• Maltreatment
• Ill-usage

Hypernyms

• Mistreatment

Hyponyms

• Persecution
• Cruelty
• Child Abuse
• Inhuman Treatment
• Child Neglect

Related Words

• Abuse (verb)

Meaning ²

Improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Misuse

Hypernyms

• Use
• Exercise
• Utilization
• Utilisation
• Employment

Hyponyms

• Habit
• Substance Abuse

Related Words

• Abuse (verb)

Meaning ³

A rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Vilification
• Revilement
• Insult
• Contumely

Hypernyms

• Discourtesy

Hyponyms

• Billingsgate
• Cut
• Invective
• Vitriol

Related Words

• Abuse (verb)