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Definition of abuse
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a corrupt practice or custom
the buying of votes and other election abuses
2 : improper or excessive use or treatment : misuse drug abuse
3 : language that condemns or vilifies usually unjustly, intemperately, and angrily
verbal abuse a term of abuse
4 : physical maltreatment
child abuse sexual abuse
abuse
verbabused; abusing
Definition of abuse (Entry 2 of 2)
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