Words · Very common
abuse
/əbˈjus/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters
- verb
treat badly
This boss abuses his workers
- verb
change the inherent purpose or function of something
Don't abuse the system
- noun
cruel or inhumane treatment
the child showed signs of physical abuse
- noun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
- noun
improper or excessive use
alcohol abuse