Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Abuse.
12 letter answer(s) to abuse
ILLTREATMENT
6 letter answer(s) to abuse
ILLUSE
INSULT
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
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"
treat, mention, or speak to rudely; "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
MISUSE
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"
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"
improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"
8 letter answer(s) to abuse
MALTREAT
treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
Treats someone badly
MISTREAT
treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
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