0 to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong -- (尤指為個人私利而)濫用;妄用
1 to treat someone cruelly or violently -- 虐待;傷害
Several of the children had been sexually/physically/emotionally abused. 這些兒童中有數名受到了性虐待/肉體折磨/精神上的傷害。
3 the use of something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong -- (尤指出於個人私利的)濫用;妄用
an abuse (= wrong use) of privilege/power/someone's kindness 濫用特權/濫用權力/利用某人的善心
Drug and alcohol abuse (= using these substances in a bad way) contributed to his early death. 嗜毒和酗酒導致了他的早逝。
5 rude and offensive words said to another person -- 辱駡;毀謗
He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers. 顯然他經常遭到同事的辱駡。
He hurled (a stream/torrent of) abuse at her (= he said a lot of rude and offensive things to her). 他對她(劈頭蓋臉)一通大罵。
"Idiot!" is a term of abuse (= an insulting expression). Idiot! 是一句帶有侮辱性的話。
If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the price when you're older.
The Mayor and his cohorts have abused their positions of power.
In a landmark case/decision, the Governor pardoned a woman convicted of killing her husband, who had physically abused her.
People who have been abused as children often experience feelings/a sense of worthlessness.
The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.
The government say they are trying to do more to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse.
After years of abuse from her husband, she eventually found the courage to leave him.
Judge Hawthorne was chosen to head the team investigating the allegations of abuse.
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