Abuse
noun
The act of using something in a wrong way, or in a way it's not intended to be used.
The misuse of company funds is considered abuse.
Often appears as...
- abuse of power
- abuse of trust
noun
An act of cruel or violent treatment towards a person or an animal.
He was charged with animal abuse.
Often appears as...
- child abuse
- domestic abuse
verb
To use something in an incorrect or harmful way.
People who abuse drugs are at risk of serious health problems.
Often appears as...
- abuse alcohol
- abuse power
verb
To treat a person or an animal in a cruel or violent way.
She was abused by her husband for years before she finally escaped.
Often appears as...
- abuse children
- abuse animals
noun
Rude and insulting words said to another person.
She hurled abuse at her rivals during the debate.
Often appears as...
- verbal abuse
- racial abuse
noun
The act of using something in a wrong way, or in a way it's not intended to be used.
The misuse of company funds is considered abuse.
Often appears as...
- abuse of power
- abuse of trust
noun
An act of cruel or violent treatment towards a person or an animal.
He was charged with animal abuse.
Often appears as...
- child abuse
- domestic abuse
verb
To use something in an incorrect or harmful way.
People who abuse drugs are at risk of serious health problems.
Often appears as...
- abuse alcohol
- abuse power
verb
To treat a person or an animal in a cruel or violent way.
She was abused by her husband for years before she finally escaped.
Often appears as...
- abuse children
- abuse animals
noun
Rude and insulting words said to another person.
She hurled abuse at her rivals during the debate.
Often appears as...
- verbal abuse
- racial abuse
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Using 'abuse' indicates wrongdoing or mismanagement, often with negative outcomes.
The director faced criticism for his abuse of the budget.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-Physical Usage
'Abuse' can describe non-physical harm, such as using resources or systems improperly.
The politician's abuse of social media raised concerns.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Using 'abuse' indicates wrongdoing or mismanagement, often with negative outcomes.
The director faced criticism for his abuse of the budget.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-Physical Usage
'Abuse' can describe non-physical harm, such as using resources or systems improperly.
The politician's abuse of social media raised concerns.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Using 'abuse' indicates wrongdoing or mismanagement, often with negative outcomes.
The director faced criticism for his abuse of the budget.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-Physical Usage
'Abuse' can describe non-physical harm, such as using resources or systems improperly.
The politician's abuse of social media raised concerns.
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The Atlantic slave...
treated as mere cargo. Women and children were kept above deck and abused by the crew, while the men were made to perform dances in order to keep them exercised and curb rebellion. What happened to those Africans who reached the New World and how the legacy of slavery still affects their descendants today
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4 signs of emotional...
as abusers often try to isolate their targets from others close to them. If you think you might be experiencing emotional abuse, consider sharing your experiences with a trusted friend or relative to get outside support. Or you can seek local or national confidential advocacy centers
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What are the universal...
And in the past decades, international human rights law has grown, deepening and expanding our understanding of what human rights are, and how to better protect them. So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again
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John Bohannon: Dance vs....
and like any tool, it can and will be abused. To borrow a concept from my country's CIA, it helps you to soften up your audience. It distracts them with pretty pictures, irrelevant data. It allows you to create the illusion of competence, the illusion of simplicity,
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The astounding athletic...
to create new algorithms for machines to push them to their limits. What impact will the speed of machines have on our way of life? Like all our past creations and innovations, they may be used to improve the human condition or they may be misused and abused.
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Pangolins: The Most...
an ecological and economic disaster for local communities pangolins eat termites that might otherwise destroy crops and buildings pangolins also suffer abuses in the wildlife trade such as force-feeding and injuries from snares
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Why domestic violence...
by breaking the silence I'm still breaking the silence today it's my way of helping other victims and it's my final request of you talk about what you heard here abuse thrives only in silence you have the power to end domestic
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Elephants Freed From...
could say traditionally there might be some aspect when it comes to using elephants for logging it to me still signifies what was abuse really so they're actually able to socialize
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How to deal with...
restaurant and I said the words child abuse for the first time out loud I said it playfully so she didn't feel like it was an attack on her and immediately her response was
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Why do people join...
are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse, the law can intervene.
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The Atlantic slave...
treated as mere cargo. Women and children were kept above deck and abused by the crew, while the men were made to perform dances in order to keep them exercised and curb rebellion. What happened to those Africans who reached the New World and how the legacy of slavery still affects their descendants today
Video examples
4 signs of emotional...
as abusers often try to isolate their targets from others close to them. If you think you might be experiencing emotional abuse, consider sharing your experiences with a trusted friend or relative to get outside support. Or you can seek local or national confidential advocacy centers
Video examples
What are the universal...
And in the past decades, international human rights law has grown, deepening and expanding our understanding of what human rights are, and how to better protect them. So if these principles are so well-developed, then why are human rights abused and ignored time and time again
Video examples
John Bohannon: Dance vs....
and like any tool, it can and will be abused. To borrow a concept from my country's CIA, it helps you to soften up your audience. It distracts them with pretty pictures, irrelevant data. It allows you to create the illusion of competence, the illusion of simplicity,
Video examples
The astounding athletic...
to create new algorithms for machines to push them to their limits. What impact will the speed of machines have on our way of life? Like all our past creations and innovations, they may be used to improve the human condition or they may be misused and abused.
Video examples
Pangolins: The Most...
an ecological and economic disaster for local communities pangolins eat termites that might otherwise destroy crops and buildings pangolins also suffer abuses in the wildlife trade such as force-feeding and injuries from snares
Video examples
Why domestic violence...
by breaking the silence I'm still breaking the silence today it's my way of helping other victims and it's my final request of you talk about what you heard here abuse thrives only in silence you have the power to end domestic
Video examples
Elephants Freed From...
could say traditionally there might be some aspect when it comes to using elephants for logging it to me still signifies what was abuse really so they're actually able to socialize
Video examples
How to deal with...
restaurant and I said the words child abuse for the first time out loud I said it playfully so she didn't feel like it was an attack on her and immediately her response was
Video examples
Why do people join...
are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse, the law can intervene.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jemele Hill
American Journalist
When you're in the public eye, it allows people to see you inhumanely. There's this idea that you have to take the abuse. And when younger journalists, especially young female journalists, ask me how I handle social media, I hate myself when I have to tell them to condition themselves and develop a thick skin.
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Janet Reno
American Public Servant
I would like to use the law of this land to do everything I possibly can to protect America's children from abuse and violence and to give to each of them the opportunity to grow to be strong, healthy and self-sufficient citizens of this country.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
You have to remember, I had come from a pretty hard life. There was all this abuse and everything else, so the idea of fighting for sport was pretty heavy. Fighting to me was about fighting for your life, you know.
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Gregory Hines
American Actor
My character had been in the chair for seven years. He had gone through his anger, depression, drug and alcohol abuse. He had gone through everything, now he was up, he was happy, he was filled with his dream.
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Harvey Martin
American Athlete
I had such a wonderful life before drugs and alcohol abuse. I've got that life back now and plan to keep it. Maybe I had to go through what I did to get to this point, to appreciate this life more.
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Jason Calacanis
American Businessman
I like to get attention for the things I think are important. And I think it is important that entrepreneurs - especially young ones - not be abused.
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India Arie
American Musician
So many people have been abused. It's not rare; it's a very common human experience, and we survive.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.
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Mercedes Schlapp
American Public Servant
In the end, the responsibility of government abuse lies with the president.
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Jimmy White
English Celebrity
I did abuse the game a bit because I didn't give it the respect sometimes.
Quote examples
Jemele Hill
American Journalist
When you're in the public eye, it allows people to see you inhumanely. There's this idea that you have to take the abuse. And when younger journalists, especially young female journalists, ask me how I handle social media, I hate myself when I have to tell them to condition themselves and develop a thick skin.
Quote examples
Janet Reno
American Public Servant
I would like to use the law of this land to do everything I possibly can to protect America's children from abuse and violence and to give to each of them the opportunity to grow to be strong, healthy and self-sufficient citizens of this country.
Quote examples
Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
You have to remember, I had come from a pretty hard life. There was all this abuse and everything else, so the idea of fighting for sport was pretty heavy. Fighting to me was about fighting for your life, you know.
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Gregory Hines
American Actor
My character had been in the chair for seven years. He had gone through his anger, depression, drug and alcohol abuse. He had gone through everything, now he was up, he was happy, he was filled with his dream.
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Harvey Martin
American Athlete
I had such a wonderful life before drugs and alcohol abuse. I've got that life back now and plan to keep it. Maybe I had to go through what I did to get to this point, to appreciate this life more.
Quote examples
Jason Calacanis
American Businessman
I like to get attention for the things I think are important. And I think it is important that entrepreneurs - especially young ones - not be abused.
Quote examples
India Arie
American Musician
So many people have been abused. It's not rare; it's a very common human experience, and we survive.
Quote examples
Alexander Pope
English Poet
If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.
Quote examples
Mercedes Schlapp
American Public Servant
In the end, the responsibility of government abuse lies with the president.
Quote examples
Jimmy White
English Celebrity
I did abuse the game a bit because I didn't give it the respect sometimes.
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