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abuse
Definition:
(nou) cruel or inhumane treatment (nou) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt (nou) improper or excessive use
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈbjuːs
Examples:
Drug abuse is the habitual misuse of a drug.
The downside to drug abuse is the crash and possible addiction.
He is suffering from alcohol abuse and dispirited by divorce.
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