abuse
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Synonyms for abuse
maltreatment
insults
misuse
Synonyms
- misuse
- corruption
- perversion
- misapplication
- misemployment
- misusage
ill-treat
insult
exploit
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Synonyms for abuse
to use wrongly and improperly
to attack with harsh, often insulting language
wrong, often corrupt use
physically harmful treatment
harsh, often insulting language
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Synonyms for abuse
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
improper or excessive use
Synonyms
change the inherent purpose or function of something
use foul or abusive language towards
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