abuse
[verb uh-byooz; noun uh-byoos]
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verb (used with object), a·bused, a·bus·ing.
noun
Origin of abuse
Synonyms for abuse
Synonym study
7. Abuse, censure, invective all mean strongly expressed disapproval. Abuse implies an outburst of harsh and scathing words against another (often one who is defenseless): abuse directed against an opponent. Censure implies blame, adverse criticism, or hostile condemnation: severe censure of acts showing bad judgment. Invective applies to strong but formal denunciation in speech or print, often in the public interest: invective against graft.
Antonyms for abuse
3, 7. praise.
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abuse
verb (əˈbjuːz) (tr)
noun (əˈbjuːs)
Word Origin for abuse
c14 (vb): via Old French from Latin abūsus, past participle of abūtī to misuse, from ab- 1 + ūtī to use
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abuse
[ə-byōōz′]
v.
n.
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