Meaning of Abuse

Abuse

noun 

Meaning:

Rude words. Very bad treatment.

Example:

  • The people being arrested shouted abuse at the police. 
  • The sexual abuse of children 
  • She suffered physical abuse in prison.

(NOTE: [all senses] no plural)

Abuse 

verb 

Meaning:

To treat someone very badly, usually physically or sexually. To make the wrong use of something. To say rude things about someone.

Example:

  • She had been abused as a child.
  • He abused his position as finance director. 
  • The crowd noisily abused the group of politicians as they entered the building.



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