Words similar to abuse

Example sentences for: abuse

How can you use “abuse” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Jeers to Wendy Shalit who cannot seem to comprehend that equal numbers of women suffer from abuse as cause it, and similarly for men.
Although science often cannot prove even fatal child abuse, it is not without its power.
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
But for the millions of Americans who considered themselves survivors of dysfunction and abuse and believed fervently in the healing power of the couch or their support groups, Clinton's implied awareness of his "feeling reality" was much more appealing than any display of machismo.
He also edited her poetry to exclude sections that supposedly document his abuse.