0 past simple and past participle of abuse --
1 to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: --
2 to treat someone cruelly or violently: --
Several of the children had been sexually/physically/emotionally abused.
The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.
People who have been abused as children often experience feelings/a sense of worthlessness.
In a landmark case/decision, the Governor pardoned a woman convicted of killing her husband, who had physically abused her.
The Mayor and his cohorts have abused their positions of power.
If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the price when you're older.