Abuse (Verb)
Meaning 1
Change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Use wrongly or improperly or excessively; "Her husband often abuses alcohol"; "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.