noun
- cruel or violent treatment of someone
- the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful
- harsh and insulting language
verb
- to treat someone in a cruel or violent way
- to use something wrongly or in a harmful way
Examples
- Child abuse is a serious crime that must be reported.
- The abuse of power by officials led to widespread corruption.
- She decided to leave her husband because he abused her.
- Students should not abuse their library privileges.
- The politician faced abuse from angry voters.
- Drug abuse can have serious health consequences.
- The coach was fired for abusing his players.