Improper or excessive treatment or usage (e.g. alchool); application to a wrong or bad purpose (e.g. public funds).
To put to a wrong use; to change the inherent purpose or function of something.
Forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another.
use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
cruel or inhumane treatment
treat badly
improper or excessive use
change the inherent purpose or function of something
change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don''t abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"
treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
