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abuse, maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage | cruel or inhumane treatment | |
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insult, abuse, revilement, contumely, vilification | a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | |
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misuse, abuse | improper or excessive use | |
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abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout | use foul or abusive language towards | |
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abuse, maltreat, step, mistreat, ill-use, ill-treat | treat badly | |
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abuse, pervert, misuse | change the inherent purpose or function of something | |
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abuse | use wrongly or improperly or excessively |