单词 | abuse |
释义 | abuse v. & n. --vtr.   1. use to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse (abused his position of power).   2. insult verbally.   3. maltreat. --n   1. a incorrect or improper use (the abuse of power). b an instance of this.   2. insulting language (a torrent of abuse).   3. unjust or corrupt practice.   4. maltreatment of a person (child abuse). Derivatives abuser n. Etymology: ME f. OF abus (n.), abuser (v.) f. L abusus, abuti (as AB-, uti us- USE) |
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