Quick definitions from WordNet (abuse)
▸ noun: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt ("When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse")
▸ noun: improper or excessive use
▸ noun: cruel or inhumane treatment
▸ verb: use foul or abusive language towards ("The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket")
▸ verb: treat badly ("This boss abuses his workers")
▸ verb: change the inherent purpose or function of something ("Don't abuse the system")
▸ Also see abuse
▸ noun: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt ("When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse")
▸ noun: improper or excessive use
▸ noun: cruel or inhumane treatment
▸ verb: use foul or abusive language towards ("The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket")
▸ verb: treat badly ("This boss abuses his workers")
▸ verb: change the inherent purpose or function of something ("Don't abuse the system")
▸ Also see abuse