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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