verb
to use something in a way that is harmful or wrong, often for personal gain
adjective
used improperly or in a harmful way
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The study revealed that many children in the orphanage were abused by the staff members.
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She confided in me that she was being abused by her partner.
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I can't believe she's still with that guy who abused her!
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The power plant abused the environment by releasing toxic waste into the river.