əˈbjuːs əˈbjus əˈbjuːz əˈbjuz ˈblæɡəd ˈblæɡɚd ˈkɒntjuːməli ɪnˈsʌlt malˈtɹiːt malˈtɹiːtmənt mɪsˈjuːs mɪsˈjuːz ˈpəːvəːt ˈpəɹvəɹt stɛp

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 use wrongly or improperly or excessively Her husband often abuses alcohol while she was pregnant, she abused drugs cruel or inhumane treatment the child showed signs of physical abuse use foul or abusive language towards The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket The angry mother shouted at the teacher improper or excessive use alcohol abuse the abuse of public funds treat badly This boss abuses his workers She is always stepping on others to get ahead 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