abuse

cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical 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"

improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"

treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"

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 foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"

use wrongly or improperly or excessively; "Her husband often abuses alcohol"; "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"