Abusing
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) Present participle of abuse, referring to the act of improperly using or treating someone or something harmfully or unlawfully.
The employee was accused of abusing his authority at work.
Forms
- abuse
- abused
- abuses
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Commentary
Used strictly as the gerund or present participle form of 'abuse'; substantive definitions are found under 'abuse'.
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