abuse
Definitions
Noun
- Cruel or inhumane treatment
- A rude expression intended to offend or hurt
- Improper or excessive use
Verb
- Treat badly
- Change the inherent purpose or function of something
- Use foul or abusive language towards
- Use wrongly or improperly or excessively
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Term
Definitions: 7
Fragments: 8
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 4
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📰 This Word in the News:
Abuse case involving 350-pound pig, Waddles, heads to Florida court
Jul 28, 2026 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Jul 28, 2026 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Record 384 World Cup-related domestic abuse incidents reported in England and Wales
Jul 23, 2026 The New York Times
Jul 23, 2026 The New York Times
Former Portland youth grief counselor gets prison term for collecting child sex abuse images
Jul 28, 2026 OregonLive.com
Jul 28, 2026 OregonLive.com
Family accuses former Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall therapist of grooming, sexually abusing teen boy
Jul 28, 2026 ABC7 Bay Area
Jul 28, 2026 ABC7 Bay Area
Idaho man facing litany of sexual abuse charges after teen girl filed report
Jul 28, 2026 Idaho Statesman
Jul 28, 2026 Idaho Statesman