(noun)
cruel or inhumane treatment
the child showed signs of physical abuse
(verb)
treat badly
This boss abuses his workers
(verb)
use foul or abusive language towards
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
(verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something
Don't abuse the system
(noun)
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
(noun)
improper or excessive use
alcohol abuse
the abuse of public funds
(verb)
use wrongly or improperly or excessively
Her husband often abuses alcohol
while she was pregnant, she abused drugs