abuse
verb (used with object)
to use wrongly or improperly; misuse.
abusing
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present participleof abuse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But none of the updates have attracted as much attention or scrutiny as its move to forbid users abusing its chatbots.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
I have read and replied to many cautionary tales about people abusing their responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Who wants to be accused of abusing children?” said Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Many creditors pushed for these changes because they felt some individuals were abusing the system.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The Germans are upset at stories that Czechs and Poles are abusing ethnic Germans living in Czechoslovakia and Poland.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
