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.