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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"They're telling me I'm abusing my horse? No way."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ follows a Romanian-Norwegian couple accused of abusing their children, placing clashing cultural values at the center of a courtroom drama.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
I have read and replied to many cautionary tales about people abusing their responsibilities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Many creditors pushed for these changes because they felt some individuals were abusing the system.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
"Stop abusing the dead for your own selfish ends," I said.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
