abuse · ​. [uncountable, singular] the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful synonym misuse. alcohol/drug abuse · ​. [uncountable, plural] unfair, ...

[uncountable, singular] the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful. synonym misuse. alcohol/drug abuse.

abuse ; something to make bad use of something, or to use so much of something that it harms your health ; something to use power or knowledge unfairly or wrongly ...

abuse something to make bad use of something, or to use so much of something that it harms your health. to abuse alcohol/drugs; He systematically abused his ...

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun abuse, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb abuse, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

​(of speech or of a person) rude and offensive; criticizing rudely and unfairly. abusive language/remarks; He became abusive when he was drunk.

(of speech or of a person) rude and offensive; criticizing rudely and unfairly; abusive language/remarks; He became abusive when he was drunk.

7 дней назад · abuse noun (CRUEL BEHAVIOUR). B2. cruel, violent, or unfair treatment of someone: child abuse She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse.

​the habit of taking too much of a harmful drug or drinking too much alcohol. a treatment centre for substance abuse.