American Dictionary
Definition abuse in American English
abuse
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/əˈbjus/
1
cruel, violent, or unfair treatment, especially of someone who does not have the power to prevent it
Example
The regime had been responsible for serious human rights abuses.
Example
Several female students have made allegations of abuse against him.
Synonyms and related words
Example
price-fixing agreements and other abuses by large corporations
Example
All polling methods are potentially open to abuse.
