abuse

cruel or inhumane treatment

the child showed signs of physical abuse

improper or excessive use

alcohol abuse

the abuse of public funds

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

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

use wrongly or improperly or excessively

Her husband often abuses alcohol

while she was pregnant, she abused drugs

use foul or abusive language towards

The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket

The angry mother shouted at the teacher

treat badly

This boss abuses his workers

She is always stepping on others to get ahead