abuse

Definitions

ab- (away from, wrongly) + use = to use wrongly — away from proper use. From there it stretched to mistreating people (child abuse) and verbal attack.

Common Collocations

• 1.abuse of power权力滥用
• 2.child abuse虐待儿童
• 3.substance abuse药物滥用

Example Sentences

• 1.

  He was accused of abuse of power during his time in office.

• 2.

  Drivers who abuse the system will lose their licenses.