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Definition of abuse

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Abuse (v. t.) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority..

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Insulting :: Insulting (a.) Containing, or characterized by, insult or abuse; tending to insult or affront; as, insulting language, treatment, etc..

Abusion :: Abusion (v. t.) Evil or corrupt usage; abuse; wrong; reproach; deception; cheat.

Misimprove :: Misimprove (v. t.) To use for a bad purpose; to abuse; to misuse; as, to misimprove time, talents, advantages, etc..

Abuse :: Abuse (v. t.) Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling..

Betongue :: Betongue (v. t.) To attack with the tongue; to abuse; to insult.

Insult :: Insult (v. t.) Gross abuse offered to another, either by word or act; an act or speech of insolence or contempt; an affront; an indignity..

Maltreat :: Maltreat (v. t.) To treat ill; to abuse; to treat roughly.

License :: License (n.) Excess of liberty; freedom abused, or used in contempt of law or decorum; disregard of law or propriety..

Clapperclaw :: Clapperclaw (v. t.) To abuse with the tongue; to revile; to scold.

Mistreat :: Mistreat (v. t.) To treat amiss; to abuse.

Tirade :: Tirade (n.) A declamatory strain or flight of censure or abuse; a rambling invective; an oration or harangue abounding in censorious and bitter language.

Prevaricator :: Prevaricator (n.) One who betrays or abuses a trust.

Profane :: Profane (a.) To put to a wrong or unworthy use; to make a base employment of; to debase; to abuse; to defile.

Abusive :: Abusive (a.) Containing abuse, or serving as the instrument of abuse; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous..

Reviling :: Reviling (n.) Reproach; abuse; vilification.

Profanation :: Profanation (v. t.) The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or lack of delicacy..

Revilement :: Revilement (n.) The act of reviling; also, contemptuous language; reproach; abuse..

Abusive :: Abusive (a.) Given to misusing; also, full of abuses..

Bismer :: Bismer (n.) Shame; abuse.

Abuse :: Abuse (v. t.) A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service..