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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abuse

/əˈbjuːz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does abuse mean?

noun, verb

The act of using something in a wrong or harmful way, or the state of being treated unfairly or cruelly. To use something in a wrong or harmful way.

Example

"The company was accused of abusing its power to silence critics."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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