abuse
verb (used with object)
to use wrongly or improperly; misuse.
has abused
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present perfectof abuse (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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FSE said football's world governing body has "abused its monopoly position" in setting prices for the tournament, which begins on 11 June.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
It boils down to showing the appellate court that Cannon has abused her discretion in a way that’s permanently going to damage Smith’s case.
From Slate ● May 15, 2024
It seeks to determine whether Live Nation has abused its power over the live-music industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation Entertainment, looking into whether the company has abused its power in the music industry.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2022
Complaints have been made that the company under its president, Mr. Cecil Rhodes, has abused the privileges thus given by the Government.
From The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 40, August 12, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls by Julia Truitt Bishop
