Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of using something in a harmful or wrong way, often causing harm or suffering to someone or something.
Abuse
/əˈbjuːz/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She suffered abuse from her boss.Some people abuse their power over others.
Etymology:
Late Middle English from Old French abus (noun), abuser (verb), from Latin abusus ‘misuse’, from abuti ‘misuse’, from ab- ‘away’ + uti ‘to use’.
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