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WordNet synsets.
According to WordNet, the verb "abuse" has 4 sense(s).
200845299 use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher".
200203213 change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers".