abuse

Abuse is a related term of misemploy.

As verbs the difference between abuse and misemploy

is that abuse is while misemploy is to employ incorrectly; to misuse.

Abuse is a related term of infamy.

As a verb abuse

is .

As a noun infamy is

the state of being infamous.

Abuse is a related term of devastation.

As a verb abuse

is .

As a noun devastation is

devastation, destruction.

Abuse is a related term of smear.

As verbs the difference between abuse and smear

is that abuse is while smear is to spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.

As a noun smear is

a mark made by smearing.

Abuse is a related term of vulgarity.

As a verb abuse

is .

As a noun vulgarity is

(uncountable) the quality of being vulgar.

As verbs the difference between persecute and abuse

is that persecute is while abuse is .

As a verb abuse

is .

As an adjective adverse is

unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

As verbs the difference between abuse and effect

is that abuse is while effect is to make or bring about; to implement.

As a noun effect is

the result or outcome of a cause see below .

As verbs the difference between abuse and addict

is that abuse is while addict is to cause someone to become addicted, especially to a harmful drug.

As a noun addict is

a person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.

As nouns the difference between tyranny and abuse

is that tyranny is a government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government while abuse is improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.

As a verb abuse is

to put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse one's authority.