to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong(尤指为个人私利而)滥用;妄用
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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.
to treat someone cruelly or violently虐待;伤害
to speak to someone rudely or cruelly辱骂;毁谤
B2 [ C or U ] the use of something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong(尤指出于个人私利的)滥用;妄用
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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.
There are few crimes more truly shocking than the murder or abuse of children.
The family said they had endured years of torment and abuse at the hands of the neighbours.
B2 cruel, violent, or unfair treatment of someone虐待;伤害
C2 [ U ] rude and offensive words said to another person辱骂;毁谤
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