improper or excessive use
misuse
abuse
- alcohol abuse
- the abuse of public funds
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
abuse
insult
revilement
contumely
vilification
- when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
- they yelled insults at the visiting team
cruel or inhumane treatment
maltreatment
ill-treatment
ill-usage
abuse
- the child showed signs of physical abuse
use wrongly or improperly or excessively
abuse
- Her husband often abuses alcohol
- while she was pregnant, she abused drugs
use foul or abusive language towards
abuse
clapperclaw
blackguard
shout
- The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
- The angry mother shouted at the teacher
change the inherent purpose or function of something
pervert
misuse
abuse
- Don't abuse the system
- The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers
treat badly
mistreat
maltreat
abuse
ill-use
step
ill-treat
- This boss abuses his workers
- She is always stepping on others to get ahead
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