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Dictionary
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Def: 1.use something in a bad, dishonest or harmful way
Example: Workers who abuse alcohol and drugs are far less productive, miss more work days, are more likely to injure themselves or someone else, and file more worker's compensation claims.
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Def: 2.treat someone in a cruel and violent way (usually sexually)
Example: People who sexually abuse suffer from emotional immaturity, low self-esteem, an inability to see harm in their actions and lack the knowledge to control their impulses.
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Def: 3.speak to somebody in an angry, offensive way
Example: If you've been verbally abused, you're likely to abuse others.
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abuse emotionally/ mentally/ psychologically
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abuse physically
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abuse sexually
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abuse financially/ economically
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