abuse

/əˈbjuz/

to treat someone cruelly or to use something in a harmful or dishonest way

中文释义：虐待；滥用

The report revealed that many children suffer from physical abuse at home.

报告揭示许多儿童在家中遭受身体虐待。

Some politicians abuse their power for personal gain.

一些政客滥用权力谋取私利。