abuse
n 1: cruel or inhumane treatment [syn: maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage]
2: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" [syn: insult, revilement, contumely, vilification] 3: improper or excessive use [syn: misuse] v 1: treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" [syn: mistreat, maltreat, ill-use, step, ill-treat]
