Meaning : Cruel or inhumane treatment.
Example :
The child showed signs of physical abuse.
Synonyms : ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
Meaning : A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Example :
When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse.
They yelled insults at the visiting team.
Synonyms : contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
Meaning : Improper or excessive use.
Example :
Alcohol abuse.
The abuse of public funds.
Synonyms : misuse
Meaning : Use foul or abusive language towards.
Example :
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket.
The angry mother shouted at the teacher.
Synonyms : blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
Meaning : Use wrongly or improperly or excessively.
Example :
Her husband often abuses alcohol.
While she was pregnant, she abused drugs.