Abuse

Synonyms of abuse

• mistreatment
• harassment
• exploitation

Antonyms of abuse

• support
• respect
• care

Collocations of abuse

domestic abuse

Frequency: 80 %

She finally had the courage to leave the domestic abuse situation.

child abuse

Frequency: 75 %

The organization works tirelessly to prevent child abuse.

verbal abuse

Frequency: 70 %

The victim of verbal abuse sought counseling to heal from the trauma.

substance abuse

Frequency: 65 %

The rehab center offers support for those struggling with substance abuse.

sexual abuse

Frequency: 60 %

The survivor bravely shared their story of sexual abuse to raise awareness.

Idiomatic Expressions for abuse

• Phrase: power abuse
  Meaning: the misuse or exploitation of power or authority for personal gain or control
  Usage: Power abuse in the workplace can create a toxic environment and lead to low morale among employees.