| Abuse (abuse) |
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| v. t. | ((?)) |
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| A*buse" |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Abused (&?]); p. pr. *** vb. n.
Abusing.] [F. abuser] L. abusus, p. p. of abuti
to abuse, misuse; ab + uti to use. See Use.] |
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.
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.
To revile; to reproach coarsely; to
disparage.
To dishonor.
To violate; to ravish.
To deceive; to impose on.
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| Abuse (abuse) |
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| n. | ((?)) |
|---|
| A*buse" |
| [F. abus, L.
abusus, fr. abuti. See 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.
Physical ill treatment; injury.
A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime;
fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.
Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech;
abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.
Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female
child.
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