abuse

mishandle; misapply; pervert; revile, malign; mistreat: The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
Not to be confused with:disabuse – to free a person from deception, error, or misconception: I want to disabuse you of your opinion of the gentleman.

a·buse

A0030900 (ə-byo͞oz′)tr.v. a·bused, a·bus·ing, a·bus·es 1. To use improperly or excessively; misuse: abuse alcohol; abuse a privilege.2. To hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use: animals that were abused by a negligent owner.3. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.4. To assail with insulting or hurtful words; revile.5. Obsolete To deceive or trick.n. (ə-byo͞os′)1. a. Improper or excessive use; misuse: abuse of authority; drug abuse.b. Rough treatment or use: shoes that have taken a lot of abuse.2. a. Physical maltreatment or violence: spousal abuse.b. Sexual abuse.c. Insulting or hurtful language, especially when used to threaten or demoralize: subjected her subordinates to verbal abuse.3. An unjust or wrongful practice: a government that commits abuses against its citizens.Idiom: abuse oneself To masturbate.

[Middle English abusen, from Old French abuser, from abus, improper use, from Latin abūsus, past participle of abūtī, to misuse : ab-, away; see ab-¹ + ūtī, to use.]

a·bus′er n.Synonyms: abuse, misuse, mistreat, ill-treat, maltreat
These verbs mean to treat wrongfully or harmfully. Abuse applies to injurious or improper treatment: "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us" (Aldo Leopold).
Misuse stresses incorrect or unknowledgeable handling: "How often misused words generate misleading thoughts" (Herbert Spencer).
Mistreat, ill-treat, and maltreat all share the sense of inflicting injury, often intentionally: "I had seen many more patients die from being mistreated for consumption than from consumption itself" (Earl of Lytton)."Experienced people ... become suspicious of those who by their own account are invariably ill-treated by the world" (Bertrand Russell)."[The professor was charged with] underpaying, neglecting, or otherwise maltreating his assistants" (David Rains Wallace).

abuse

vb (tr) 1. to use incorrectly or improperly; misuse2. to maltreat, esp physically or sexually3. to speak insultingly or cruelly to; revile4. (reflexive) to masturbate n 5. improper, incorrect, or excessive use; misuse 6. (Sociology) maltreatment of a person; injury 7. insulting, contemptuous, or coarse speech 8. an evil, unjust, or corrupt practice 9. (Social Welfare) See child abuse 10. archaic a deception [c14 (vb): via Old French from Latin abūsus, past participle of abūtī to misuse, from ab-¹ + ūtī to use] aˈbuser n

a•buse

(v. əˈbyuz; n. əˈbyus)

v. a•bused, a•bus•ing,
n. v.t. 1. to use wrongly or improperly; misuse: to abuse one's authority. 2. to treat in a harmful or injurious way: to abuse a horse; to abuse one's eyesight. 3. to speak insultingly or harshly to or about; revile. 4. to commit sexual assault upon. 5. Obs. to deceive or mislead. n. 6. wrong, improper, or excessive use; misuse: the abuse of privileges; drug abuse. 7. harshly or coarsely insulting language. 8. bad or improper treatment; maltreatment. 9. a corrupt or improper practice or custom. 10. rape or sexual assault. 11. Obs. deception. Idioms: abuse oneself, to masturbate. [1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French abuser, v. derivative of abus < Latin abūsus misuse, wasting =abūt(ī) to use up, misuse (ab- ab- + ūtī to use) + -tus suffix of v. action] a•bus′a•ble (-zə bəl) adj. a•bus′er, n. syn: abuse, censure, invective all mean strongly expressed disapproval. abuse implies an outburst of harsh and scathing words, often against one who is defenseless: abuse directed against an opponent. censure implies blame, adverse criticism, or condemnation: severe censure of her bad judgment. invective applies to strong but formal denunciation in speech or print, often in the public interest: invective against graft.

abuse

Past participle: abused
Gerund: abusing

Imperative
abuse
abuse

Present
I abuse
you abuse
he/she/it abuses
we abuse
you abuse
they abuse

Preterite
I abused
you abused
he/she/it abused
we abused
you abused
they abused

Present Continuous
I am abusing
you are abusing
he/she/it is abusing
we are abusing
you are abusing
they are abusing

Present Perfect
I have abused
you have abused
he/she/it has abused
we have abused
you have abused
they have abused

Past Continuous
I was abusing
you were abusing
he/she/it was abusing
we were abusing
you were abusing
they were abusing

Past Perfect
I had abused
you had abused
he/she/it had abused
we had abused
you had abused
they had abused

Future
I will abuse
you will abuse
he/she/it will abuse
we will abuse
you will abuse
they will abuse

Future Perfect
I will have abused
you will have abused
he/she/it will have abused
we will have abused
you will have abused
they will have abused

Future Continuous
I will be abusing
you will be abusing
he/she/it will be abusing
we will be abusing
you will be abusing
they will be abusing

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been abusing
you have been abusing
he/she/it has been abusing
we have been abusing
you have been abusing
they have been abusing

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been abusing
you will have been abusing
he/she/it will have been abusing
we will have been abusing
you will have been abusing
they will have been abusing

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been abusing
you had been abusing
he/she/it had been abusing
we had been abusing
you had been abusing
they had been abusing

Conditional
I would abuse
you would abuse
he/she/it would abuse
we would abuse
you would abuse
they would abuse

Past Conditional
I would have abused
you would have abused
he/she/it would have abused
we would have abused
you would have abused
they would have abused

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	abuse - cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse"ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatmentmistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"child abuse - the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of childrenchild neglect - failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a childpersecution - the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)cruelty, inhuman treatment - a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
	2.	abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"contumely, insult, revilement, vilificationdiscourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respectlow blow - unscrupulous abusebillingsgate, scurrility - foul-mouthed or obscene abusestinger, cut - a remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all"invective, vituperation, vitriol - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
	3.	abuse - improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"misuseusage, use, utilisation, utilization, exercise, employment - the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"drug abuse, substance abuse, habit - excessive use of drugs
Verb	1.	abuse - treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, stepdo by, treat, handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"kick around - treat badly; abuse; "They won't have me to kick around any more!"
	2.	abuse - change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"misuse, pervertfracture - violate or abuse; "This writer really fractures the language"expend, use - use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions"take in vain - use a name, such as God, without proper respect
	3.	abuse - use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"blackguard, clapperclaw, shoutslang - abuse with coarse languagerevile, vilify, vituperate, rail - spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews"lash out, attack, snipe, assail, assault, round - attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"curse - heap obscenities upon; "The taxi driver who felt he didn't get a high enough tip cursed the passenger"
	4.	abuse - use wrongly or improperly or excessively; "Her husband often abuses alcohol"; "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"expend, use - use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions"

abuse

noun1. maltreatment, wrong, damage, injury, hurt, harm, spoiling, bullying, exploitation, oppression, imposition, mistreatment, manhandling, ill-treatment, rough handling an investigation into alleged child abuse2. insults, blame, slights, curses, put-downs, libel, censure, reproach, scolding, defamation, indignities, offence, tirade, derision, slander, rudeness, vilification, invective, swear words, opprobrium, insolence, upbraiding, aspersions, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, castigation, contumely, revilement, traducement, calumniation I was left shouting abuse as the car sped off.3. misuse, corruption, perversion, misapplication, misemployment, misusage an abuse of powerverb1. ill-treat, wrong, damage, hurt, injure, harm, mar, oppress, maul, molest, impose upon, manhandle, rough up, brutalize, shit on (taboo slang), maltreat, handle roughly, knock about or around She had been abused by her father.
ill-treat protect, care for2. insult, injure, offend, curse, put down, smear, libel, slate (informal, chiefly Brit.), slag (off) (slang), malign, scold, swear at, disparage, castigate, revile, vilify, slander, diss (slang, chiefly U.S.), defame, upbraid, slight, flame (informal), inveigh against, call names, traduce, calumniate, vituperate He alleged that he was verbally abused by other soldiers.
insult respect, praise, acclaim, flatter, compliment, commend, extol, big up (slang, chiefly Caribbean)3. exploit, take advantage of, manipulate, misuse He showed how the rich and powerful can abuse their position.

abuse

verb1. To use wrongly and improperly:misapply, misappropriate, mishandle, misuse, pervert.2. To take advantage of unfairly:exploit, impose, presume, use.3. To hurt or injure by maltreatment:ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mishandle, mistreat, misuse.4. To attack with harsh, often insulting language:assail, rail against (or at), revile, vituperate.noun1. Wrong, often corrupt use:misapplication, misappropriation, mishandling, misuse, perversion.2. Physically harmful treatment:ill-treatment, maltreatment, mishandling, mistreatment, misusage.3. Harsh, often insulting language:billingsgate, contumely, invective, obloquy, railing, revilement, reviling, scurrility, scurrilousness, vituperation.

Translations

侵犯凌辱滥用辱骂

abuse

(əˈbjuːz) verb1. to use wrongly, usually with harmful results. She abused her privileges by taking too long a holiday.滥用2. to insult or speak roughly to. She abused the servants.凌辱 (əˈbjuːs) noun1. insulting language. He shouted abuse at her.辱骂2. the wrong use of something. This toy has been subjected to a lot of abuse.滥用aˈbusive (-siv) adjective using insulting language. He wrote an abusive letter to the manager.凌辱的aˈbusively adverb凌辱地aˈbusiveness noun凌辱

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Abuse

Definition

Abuse is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. Abuse also encompasses inappropriate use of any substance, especially those that alter consciousness (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines).

Description

There are several major types of abuse: physical abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, elder abuse, and psychological abuse. All forms of abuse in the United States are illegal and have the potential to carry serious criminal penalties.

Physical abuse

Physical abuse is the infliction of injury by another person. Physical abuse can happen to both children and adults of either gender and of any sexual orientation. The injuries can be inflicted by punching, kicking, biting, burning, beating, or use of a weapon such as a baseball bat or knife. Physical abuse can result in bruises, burns, poisoning, broken bones, and internal hemorrhages.
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, in 2006 in the United States there were 1,530 child fatalities that resulted from child abuse (a rate of just over 2 deaths per 100,000 children). Of these, about three-quarters of the children were under four years old, with the largest number of deaths occurring in infants under one year old. In addition, about 905,000 children were victims of nonfatal maltreatment (a rate of about 12 children 12 per 1,000 population). Nearly three-quarters of these children were victims of repeated maltreatment. Nearly 83% of abused children were abused by a parent or a parent acting with another individual.
Physical abuse of adults primarily occurs against women. The United Nations Development Fund for Women estimates that one-third of all women in the world will be beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused during their lifetime. Sixty-nine percent of women worldwide report that at some time during their life they have been abused by a spouse or man with whom they are intimate. Intimate partners also commit the majority of murders of women. Violence against women tends to increase in times of economic downturns and political or social chaos (e.g., when a country is at war). Domestic violence is also strongly linked to substance abuse among the perpetrators. The U. S. Department of Justice found that in domestic violence cases, 61% of the perpetrators and 36% of the victims had a substance abuse problem. The most common substance abused was alcohol. Males can be victims of physical abuse, especially in homosexual relationships, but the statistics for abuse against men are more poorly documented than for abuse against women and children.

Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse of a child refers to sexual behavior between an adult and child or between two children, one of whom is forcefully dominant or significantly older. Sexual behaviors can include touching breasts, genitals, and buttocks while the victim is either dressed or undressed. Sexual abuse behavior also includes exhibitionism, cunnilingus, fellatio, or penetration of the vagina or anus with sexual organs or objects. Pornographic photography also is a form of sexual abuse of children. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that one in six victims of a sexual assault are under age 12. Despite publicity surrounding cases where a child is assaulted by a stranger, almost all sexual assaults against children are perpetrated by a family member (e.g. father, stepfather, aunt, uncle, sibling, cousin) or family intimate (e.g., a live-in lover or friend of the parent).
Sexual abuse also can take the form of rape. The legal definition of rape includes only slight penile penetration in the victim's outer vulva area. Complete erection and ejaculation are not necessary. Rape is the perpetration of an act of sexual intercourse when:

will is overcome by force or fear (from threats, use of weapons, or use of drugs).

mental impairment renders the victim incapable of rational judgment.

if the victim is below the legal age established for consent.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) estimates that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 33 men will be the victim of a rape or an attempted rape during their lifetime. According the U.S. Department of Justice, 54% of all rapes are of women under age 18. Rape can occur within the context of marriage. Marital rape accounts for about 25% of all rapes in the United States. Marital rape is often accompanied by physical and psychological abuse. In 90% of all rapes, the woman knows the rapist. Women who are victims of a sexual assault have a high chance of experiencing depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, developing substance abuse, and of becoming suicidal

Substance abuse

Substance abuse is an abnormal pattern of substance usage leading to significant distress or impairment. Alcohol, street drugs, and prescription drugs are common substances of abuse. Substance abuse is often a contributing factor in physical and sexual abuse. Children of parents who are substance abusers are more likely to experience abuse than children living in households where there is no substance abuse. The National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse found that in the united States, 80% of child abuse cases were associated with substance abuse by the perpetrator.
The criteria for substance abuse is one or more of the following occurring within a 12-month period:

recurrent substance use resulting in failure to fulfill obligations at home, work, or school.

using substance in situations that are physically dangerous (i.e., while driving or operating machinery).

recurrent substance-related legal problems.

continued usage despite recurrent social and interpersonal problems (i.e., arguments and fights with significant other).

Elder abuse

Abuse of the elderly is common and occurs mostly because of caregiver burnout due to the high level of dependency and continuous care that frail, elderly individuals often require. The NCADV estimates that in 2007 there were 2.1 mission cases of elder abuse in the united States but that only 1 out of every 14 cases was reported to authorities. Victims tend to be over age 50 and highly dependent on their caregivers because of physical or mental disabilities. In 90% of the cases, the abuser is a family member.
Elder abuse can take the form of physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, or financial abuse. Examples of elder abuse include:

withholding food, water, or medicines

delaying needed medical care

coercing or deceiving an elderly person into signing legal documents

wrongful use of the elderly individual's money

removing or selling the elderly individual's property without permission

initiating non-consensual sexual contact

pushing, hitting or tying the individual in a bed or chair

screaming, emotionally manipulating, intentionally humiliating, or intentionally confusing the individual

Psychological abuse

Victims of psychological abuse can be of any age or gender. This form of abuse is often difficult to prove. It includes threatening the victim with violence, harassing them when the are outside the home (e.g., at school or work), denying the victim access to others (e.g., refusing to allow the victim to see friends, preventing use of the telephone), confining the victim to home, or destroying the victim's property. A woman with a physical disability has a greatly increased likelihood of being psychologically abused. Men who are unemployed but living in a household where the woman works are most likely to be psychological abusers. Almost all men who physically abuse women also psychologically abuse them.

Causes and symptoms

Children who have been abused usually exhibit a variety of symptoms that encompass behavioral, emotional, and psychosomatic problems (body problems caused by emotional or psychological disturbance). Children who have been physically abused tend to be more aggressive, angry, hostile, depressed, and have low self-esteem. Additionally, they exhibit fear, anxiety, and nightmares. Severe psychological problems may result in suicidal behavior or posttraumatic stress disorder. Physically abused children may complain of physical illness even in the absence of a cause. They also may develop eating disorders or encopresis. Children who are sexually abused may exhibit abnormal sexual behavior in the form of aggressiveness and hyperarousal. Adolescents may display promiscuity, sexual acting out, and homosexual exploration. Children who are psychologically abused or who witness psychological abuse are more likely to become psychological abusers as adults.
Physical abuse directed towards adults can ultimately lead to death. Approximately 50% of women murdered in the United States were killed by a former or current male partner. Approximately one-third of emergency room visits by women are prompted by an incident of domestic violence. Female victims who are assaulted by an intimate partner also have a higher rate of internal injuries and loss of consciousness than victims of stranger assault (e.g., mugging, robbery). As well as showing physical signs of abuse, adults who are abused often have poor health, difficulty concentrating, suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, low self-esteem, and a high rate of substance abuse. Many victims of abuse are afraid or unwilling to admit the abuse is occurring and will go to great lengths to disguise their situation.

Diagnosis

Physical abuse should be suspected whenever children or adults have unexplained injuries, especially when these injuries occur with an unexpectedly high frequency. A report may be filed with the local family social services agency that will initiate investigations. A police report may also be made. The authorities normally will follow up the allegation of abuse.
Sexual abuse of both a child and an adult may be identified from information given by the victim. Victims can be assessed for signs of ejaculatory evidence from the perpetrator. Ejaculatory specimens can be retrieved from the mouth, rectum, and clothing. Tests for sexually transmitted diseases may be performed.
Elder abuse should be suspected if a dependent individual demonstrates a fear of the caregiver. Additionally, elder abuse can be suspected if there are signs indicating intentional delay of required medical care, an unexpected change in medical status, or a significant change in the elderly individual's financial status.
Substance abuse usually causes behavioral changes such as failure to perform expected tasks or inability to meet reasonable work and family responsibilities. It should be suspected in a person who continues to use their drug of choice despite recurrent negative consequences. The diagnosis can be made after administration of a comprehensive physical exam and a chemical abuse assessment by a therapist.

Treatment

Both children and adults who are victims of physical or sexual abuse typically require immediate medical attention and long-term psychotherapy. Many victims of abuse, especially children who are sexually abused, take years to come to terms with the abuse. Therapists who specialize in treating victims of physical and sexual abuse can help the individual understand has happened and suggest ways to make positive steps toward moving past the abuse. Support groups can be helpful for some victims. When children are abused by the adults they live with, they may be removed from the abuser's home and placed in foster care or a group home. Psychological counseling and anger management should also be made available to the abuser. The effects of all types of abuse can last for years even with good mental health care. Children witnessing abuse, even if they were not abused themselves, also are often adversely affected and can benefit from psychotherapy.
Substance abusers may elect treatment or be sent to a treatment facility as part of a law enforcement proceeding. Treatment for substance abusers can be at either an inpatient or outpatient facility, depending on severity of addiction. Psychological counseling, behavior modification strategies, and medications may be to assist in abstinence. The individual should be encouraged to participate in community-centered support groups (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous). Support groups also exist for family members of substance abusers.
Toll-free telephone hotlines available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week can provide referrals and counseling for people in an abuse crisis situation. People calling these hotlines may choose to remain anonymous. A list of national hotlines in the United States can be found in the reference section of this article.

Prognosis

How an individual progresses after experiencing an abuse situation depends on the individual's personality, the type of abuse, the length of time the individual was abused, family support, and the professional support services available. Usually victims of abuse require extensive psychotherapy to deal with emotional distress associated with the incident. Perpetrators require further psychological evaluation and treatment. Victims of abuse may have a variety of emotional problems including depression, acts of suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety disorder. Many turn to substance abuse as a way to avoid dealing with their emotions. Children who experience sexual abuse may enter abusive relationships or have problems with intimacy as adults. Substance abusers may experience relapses since the cardinal feature of all addictive disorders is a tendency to return to symptoms. Elderly individuals may suffer from further medical problems and/or anxiety; in some cases neglect may precipitate death.

Prevention

Prevention programs are geared to education and awareness. Detection of initial symptoms or characteristic behaviors may assist in identifying some potential abuse situations. Certain professionals in the United States are required by law to report suspected child abuse. These include teachers, social workers, law officers, and some medical personnel. In some cases treatment may be sought before incident. The professional treating the abused persons must develop a clear sense of the relationship dynamics and the chances for continued harm.

Key Terms

Encopresis: Abnormalities relating to bowel movements that can occur as a result of stress or fear.

For Your Information

Resources

American Help Hotlines

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD. TDD for the Deaf 1-800-2-A-Child. Help for children who are being abused or adults who are concerned that a child they know is being abused or neglected.

Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966. Assistance in reporting and counseling about elder abuse.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). TTY for the Deaf: 1-800-787-3224. Help for both men and women who are victims of domestic violence.

National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Information, support, treatment options, and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem.

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Online hotline http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-online-hotline or telephone: 1-800-656-HOPE. Online counseling and referral to local rape crisis centers using anonymous instant messaging or telephone.

Websites

"Everything To Do With Abuse." the Abuse Site.com. 2007 [cited December 15, 2008 ]. http://www.theabusesite.com/index.html.

Organizations

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1603, Denver, CO 80203. Telephone: (303) 839-1852 Fax: (303) 831-9251. http://www.ncadv.org/unsorted/topicspecificfactsheets_231.html.

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abuse

[ah-būs´] misuse, maltreatment, or excessive use.child abuse see child abuse.domestic abuse abuse of a person by another person with whom the victim is living, has lived, or with whom a significant relationship exists. The abuse may take the form of verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical battering, or psychological (emotional) unavailability. Abuse is a learned behavior and has an escalating cycle; abusive behavior cuts across all racial, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic boundaries.drug abuse see drug abuse.elder abuse maltreatment of an older adult, ranging from passive neglect of needs to overt mental, physical, or sexual assault.physical abuse any act resulting in a nonaccidental physical injury, including not only intentional assault but also the results of unreasonable punishment.psychoactive substance abuse substance abuse.sexual abuse any act of a sexual nature performed in a criminal manner, as with a child or with a nonconsenting adult, including rape, incest, oral copulation, and penetration of genital or anal opening with a foreign object. The term also includes lewd or lascivious acts with a child; any sexual act that could be expected to trouble or offend another person when done by someone motivated by sexual interest; acts related to sexual exploitation, such as those related to pornography, prostitution involving minors, or coercion of minors to perform obscene acts.substance abuse a substance use disorder characterized by the use of a mood or behavior-altering substance in a maladaptive pattern resulting in significant impairment or distress, such as failure to fulfill social or occupational obligations or recurrent use in situations in which it is physically dangerous to do so or which end in legal problems, but without fulfilling the criteria for dependence" >substance dependence. Specific disorders are named for their etiology, such as alcohol abuse and anabolic steroid abuse. DSM-IV includes specific abuse disorders for alcohol, amphetamines or similar substances, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, PCP or similar substances, and sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics. See also drug abuse.

a·buse

(ă-byūs'), 1. Misuse or wrongful use, especially excessive use, of anything. 2. Injurious, harmful, or offensive treatment, as in child abuse or sexual abuse

abuse

(ə-byo͞oz′)tr.v. abused, abusing, abuses 1. To use improperly or excessively; misuse: abuse alcohol; abuse a privilege.2. To hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use: animals that were abused by a negligent owner.3. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.4. To assail with insulting or hurtful words; revile.n. (ə-byo͞os′)1. a. Improper or excessive use; misuse: abuse of authority; drug abuse.b. Rough treatment or use: shoes that have taken a lot of abuse.2. a. Physical maltreatment or violence: spousal abuse.b. Sexual abuse.c. Insulting or hurtful language, especially when used to threaten or demoralize: subjected her subordinates to verbal abuse.

a·bus′er n.

Abuse

The violation of one’s human and civil rights, or action or deliberate inaction that results in neglect and/or physical, sexual, emotional or financial harm. Abuse can be perpetrated by one or more people (either known or not known to the victim) or can take the form of institutional abuse within an organisation; it can be a single or a repeated act.
Drugs See Misuse

abuse

Public health A behavior defined as '… the willful infliction of physical pain, injury, or mental anguish, or willful deprivation by a caretaker of services necessary for physical and/or mental well being.' See Battered child, Battered wife syndrome, Child abuse, Child sexual abuse, Domestic violence, Elder abuse, Emotional abuse, Institutional abuse, Medical student abuse, Physical abuse, Psychological abuse, Sexual abuse, Solvent abuse, Substance abuse, Super Bowl Sunday abuse, Verbal abuse.

a·buse

(ă-byūs') 1. Misuse, wrong use, especially excessive use, of anything, intentionally or unintentionally. 2. Injurious, harmful, or offensive treatment, as in child abuse or sexual abuse.

abuse

Incorrect, improper or excessive use or treatment.

a·buse

(ă-byūs') 1. Misuse or wrongful use of anything. 2. Injurious, harmful, or offensive treatment.

Patient discussion about abuse

Q. what is a sentimental abuse? in what ways does it show? i think my boyfriend is abusing me and playing with my emotions , does it call "Sentimental Abuse" , who do i need to see to get over it ?A. In any situation any kind of abuse is wrong... If he is playing with your emotions sometimes it is good to see a councellor or someone you can talk to to get your feelings out in the open, sometimes it works sometimes it don't.... I just got out of an abusive relationship although it was not my emotions he was playing with it still helped to seek out someone that will listen maybe give suggestions on how you can either get out or fix the problem.

Q. What is the difference between alcoholism, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependent? A. Alcoholism is the high carve for drinking without caring for negative results it will have on physical, mental, emotional and social life. A binge drinker who continues to drink even though the problem has started in his normal life will lead to alcohol abuse and he may start the journey for alcoholism. In alcohol dependence the drinker steps up from the alcohol abuse and the crave increases in spite of the biggest problem on head. We can say that alcohol dependence is alcoholism.

Q. My son who is an alcohol abuse is undergoing treatment? My son who is an alcohol abuse is undergoing treatment. He stops his medicines in the middle of the treatment and restart taking alcohol. Doctor had warned to stop consuming alcohol in excess. With heavy drink he comes late at night and it frightens me. He drinks alcohol very badly and behaves violent also. He says he cannot stop. I am getting worried and was finding some information about the harm effects the excess drinking can bring to him?A. A)He must stop or reduce alcohol now. Allow him to drink in house so that he can be safe from some other dangerous situations which can mess his life. Once in home you can deal him well. At least you can make him to have his medicines. The adverse effects of alcohol consumption are liver damage, anemia, nerve damage, and pancreatitis. These can ruin his life.
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Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Substance abuse

Elder abuse

Psychological abuse

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noun maltreatment

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noun insults

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noun misuse

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verb ill-treat

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verb insult

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verb exploit

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Synonyms for abuse

verb to use wrongly and improperly

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verb to take advantage of unfairly

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verb to hurt or injure by maltreatment

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verb to attack with harsh, often insulting language

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noun wrong, often corrupt use

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noun physically harmful treatment

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noun harsh, often insulting language

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noun cruel or inhumane treatment

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