abuses

Noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment
• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
• improper or excessive use
• plural of abuse

Verb

• treat badly
  • "This boss abuses his workers"
• change the inherent purpose or function of something
• use foul or abusive language towards
• use wrongly or improperly or excessively
  • "Her husband often abuses alcohol"
• third-person singular simple present indicative of abuse

Synonyms

abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, contumely, ill-treat, ill-treatment, ill-usage, ill-use, insult, maltreat, maltreatment, mistreat, misuse, pervert, revilement, shout, step, vilification