Word of the day - advanced level
TO ABUSE
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Definition
TO ABUSE - [verb] to say something rude or cruel to somebody; to treat somebody cruelly and violently
Examples of use
He wanted to apologize for having abused me at the party, but I've heard too many cruel words to forgive him.
Sue was beaten and sexually abused by her neighbour, so her husband called to police.
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