ABUSING definition: 1. present participle of abuse 2. to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful…. Learn more.

abuse, vituperation, invective, obloquy, billingsgate mean vehemently expressed condemnation or disapproval. abuse, the most general term, usually implies the anger of the speaker and …

Synonyms for ABUSING: bullying, torturing, violating, mistreating, misusing, oppressing, injuring, brutalizing; Antonyms of ABUSING: fostering, nurturing, caring (for), cherishing, favoring, …

May 2, 2025 · Emotional abuse involves attempts to frighten, control, or isolate you. It can happen in all kinds of relationships. Here’s how to recognize it and what to do next.

Define abusing. abusing synonyms, abusing pronunciation, abusing translation, English dictionary definition of abusing. mishandle; misapply; pervert; revile, malign; mistreat: The greater the …

verb (used with object) abused, abusing to use wrongly or improperly; misuse. to abuse one's authority. Synonyms: misapply

Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of a thing, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, …

Do you think Josh might be abusing Lori? A parent was abusing one or more of the children. He went right back to abusing his painkillers. Mr. Reynolds, I've received a complaint that you've …

abuse in American English (verb əˈbjuːz, noun əˈbjuːs) (verb abused, abusing) transitive verb

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