abuse
verb (used with object)
to use wrongly or improperly; misuse.
Example Sentences
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But he said Essayli and Dhillon will need to prosecute individual deputies if they find evidence of individual abuses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Flock announced new safeguards earlier this month to prevent misuse and cut how long data is retained, and Langley apologized for abuses by law enforcement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Both sides have regularly accused the other of alleged abuses and ceasefire violations, often unverifiable by independent parties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
There are still transparency laws that apply to Flock databases, which is how 404 Media and other media outlets have discovered abuses of the technology.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
They are trained in Torrance to travel across the United States, give presentations, and raise awareness about human rights abuses in North Korea.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
