abuse
Noun
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is a type of: mistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badlysubtypes:
- child abuse - the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children
- child neglect - failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child
- persecution - the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
- cruelty, inhuman treatment - a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
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is a type of: discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respectsubtypes:
- low blow - unscrupulous abuse
- billingsgate, scurrility - foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
- cut, stinger - a remark capable of wounding mentally
- invective, vitriol, vituperation - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
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same as: misuse
Verb
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subtypes: kick around - treat badly; abuse
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subtypes:
- fracture - violate or abuse
- take in vain - use a name, such as God, without proper respect
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subtypes:
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