abuse

noun

cruel or inhumane treatment
“the child showed signs of physical abuse”
maltreatment
improper or excessive use
“alcohol abuse”
misuse
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
“When a student made a mistake the teacher spared them no abuse.”
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verb

to change the inherent purpose or function of something
“I was warned not to abuse the system.”
misusepervert
to use wrongly or improperly or excessively
“You've abused my generosity more times than I should have allowed.”
to use foul or abusive language towards
“I abused the police officer who issued the parking ticket.”
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to treat badly
“This boss abuses their workers for no discernible reason since it is counter-productive.”
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