abuse
Meaning
Abuse refers to the improper or wrongful use of something, often resulting in harm or injury, which can manifest in various forms such as physical, emotional, or psychological maltreatment, exploitation, or the misuse of power or resources. It encompasses
💡 It is important to distinguish between different types of abuse, as the term can encompass a wide range of behaviors and contexts, and may be misapplied in less severe situations.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
,
Emma
walked
through
the
small
park
near
her
flat
and
made
a
point
of
checking
the
benches
and
flowerbeds
.
Lately
she
had
noticed
litter
accumulating
in
places
where
the
council
had
promised
regular
maintenance
.
When
neighbors
began
to
complain
at
the
community
meeting
,
Emma
calmly
explained
the
patterns
she
had
observed
and
suggested
a
simple
rota
for
volunteer
upkeep
.
She
also
raised
a
concern
about
possible
abuse
of
the
maintenance
budget
,
because
invoices
did
not
match
the
level
of
visible
care
.
The
committee
listened
attentively
and
asked
for
concrete
evidence
,
so
Emma
offered
to
document
problems
with
photographs
and
dates
.
After
several
weeks
of
coordinated
effort
,
the
park
looked
tidier
and
the
council
agreed
to
increase
transparency
around
spending
.
Emma
felt
relieved
that
ordinary
citizens
could
influence
local
policy
through
steady
observation
and
polite
persistence
.
Common Phrases
emotional abuse
substance abuse
systemic abuse
Synonyms
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