Dictionaries define abuse as:
to use wrongly or improperly; misuse
to treat in a harmful, injurious, or offensive way
to speak insultingly or harshly
to assault physically
wrong or improper use
misuse of privileges
improper treatment; maltreatment
physically harmful treatment
corrupt practice or custom; offense
language that condemns or vilifies, usually unjustly, intemperately, and
angrily
Abuse implies an outburst
of harsh and scathing words
against another - often one who
is defenseless.
[ quoted from "Wednesday's Children" by Suzanne Somers ]
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