Abusing Synonyms & Definitions

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• AbusingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Abuse

• AbuseDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse ones authority.
2. (v. t.) To use ill; to maltreat; to act injuriously to; to punish or to tax excessively; to hurt; as, to abuse prisoners, to abuse ones powers, ones patience.
3. (v. t.) To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage.
4. (v. t.) To dishonor.
5. (v. t.) To violate; to ravish.
6. (v. t.) To deceive; to impose on.
7. (v. t.) Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language.
8. (v. t.) Physical ill treatment; injury.
9. (v. t.) A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.
10. (v. t.) Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.
11. (v. t.) Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.