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Abuse refers to the use or treatment of something (a person, item, substance, concept, or vocabulary) that is harmful. It can be classed by the target of abuse or the type of abuse.

Distinguish from

• Abuse (computer game), a computer game
• Abus, various meanings including a make of padlock

External links

• Abuse on kids
• Emotional Abuse
• The Abusive Relationship
• The Impact of Abuse, by Dr. Alice Miller

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