1the improper use of something:alcohol abuse [count noun]:an abuse of public funds
unjust or corrupt practice:protection against fraud and abuse [count noun]:human rights abuses
2cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal:a black eye and other signs of physical abuse
violent treatment involving sexual assault, especially on a regular basis:young people who have suffered sexual abuse
3insulting and offensive language:waving his fists and hurling abuse at the driver
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1use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse:the judge abused his power by imposing the fines
make excessive and habitual use of (alcohol or drugs, especially illegal ones):at various times in her life she abused both alcohol and drugs
2treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly:riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted
assault (someone, especially a woman or child) sexually:he was a depraved man who had abused his two young daughters (as adjective abused)abused children
(abuse oneself) euphemistic masturbate.
use or treat in such a way as to cause damage or harm:he had been abusing his body for years
3speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way:the referee was abused by players from both teams
