abuse
[əˈbjuːz]
1
abuse
verb
- to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way
- to use or treat (something) in a way that causes damage
- to use (something) wrongly
2
abuse
noun
- the act or practice of abusing someone or something: such as
- harmful treatment of a person or animal
- the use or treatment of something in a way that causes damage
