[noun] a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" Synonyms:insult, revilement, contumely, vilification
[verb] treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" Synonyms:mistreat, maltreat, ill-use, step, ill-treat
[verb] change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers" Synonyms:pervert, misuse
[verb] use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher" Synonyms:clapperclaw, blackguard, shout
