English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Result for Abuse

Abuse (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 one's authority.

Abuse (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 one's powers, one's patience.

Abuse (v. t.)

To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage.

Abuse (v. t.)

To dishonor.

Abuse (v. t.)

To violate; to ravish.

Abuse (v. t.)

To deceive; to impose on.

Abuse (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.

Abuse (v. t.)

Physical ill treatment; injury.

Abuse (v. t.)

A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.

Abuse (v. t.)

Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.

Abuse (v. t.)

Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.