Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: abuse

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide after enduring years of physical and sexual abuse by her parents.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-child-protection-system-exposes-kids-abuse-neglect/600312077/

A 2014 study found that 95 out of 100 domestic abuse survivors reported experiencing coercive control.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11596175/My-ex-burned-mother-death-shed-police-took-seriously.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A 31-year-old Utica man has been indicted on several charges for the alleged sexual abuse of two minors.

Source: https://wibx950.com/utica-man-indicted-for-sex-abuse-against-2-minors/

ABC news director Justin Stevens also issued a statement backing Grant, saying he had faced “grotesque racial abuse, including threats to his safety”.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/australian-presenter-racism-resignation-6072869-May2023/

A body of a headless cat has been found on a farm in the city of Saitama, in what appears to be part of a series of animal abuse cases seen in the city since earlier this month, police have said.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/02/28/national/cat-deaths-saitama/

Abuse is about power and control, and survivors will be provided with the tools to understand this along with how they can move forward and release the abuser and the trauma of abuse.”

Source: https://bernews.com/2023/10/wrc-caa-from-victim-to-victor-programme/

According to court documents, Michael V. Ross, 32, coerced a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct and documented some of the abuse through pictures and videos kept on his cell phone.

Source: https://alaska-native-news.com/eagle-river-man-pleads-guilty-to-child-pornography-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor/69704/

According to data obtained from the council’s outreach services, during 2017 – 2022, marijuana and alcohol abuse increased in people ages 24 years and under.

Source: https://www.lovefm.com/is-crack-cocaine-use-becoming-prevalent-in-the-nations-youth/

According to him, illicit dealing in drugs and substance abuse require serious effort and commitment of all stakeholders to tackle it in the best interest of society.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/waiting-for-publicly-funded-rehabs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waiting-for-publicly-funded-rehabs

According to The Athletic, Clevinger “is under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of domestic violence involving the mother of his 10-month-old daughter and child abuse.”

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/white-sox-mike-clevinger-domestic-violence/

According to the FIC, crypto assets are vulnerable to abuse by criminals due to their potential use in cross-border transactions, the fact that crypto owners can use fictitious names and because transactions can occur seamlessly without being in-person.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/business/financial-intelligence-centre-moves-on-crypto/

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, “This national observance was created to raise awareness about how to report domestic abuse and encourages community members to speak up if they suspect abuse.”

Source: https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/10/3/23901651/domestic-violence-awareness-month

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, “This national observance was created to raise awareness about how to report domestic abuse and encourages community members to speak up if they suspect abuse.”

Source: https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/10/3/23901651/domestic-violence-awareness-month

A Child Protection hotline (970-242-1211) has been established to report instances of child abuse or neglect in the community.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/mesa-county-brings-attention-to-child-abuse-prevention-month/article_0121b89c-d262-11ed-b8c3-87270cdf8b46.html

A court heard how Zoe Williams, who has been locked up, filmed and took part in the abuse during drink and drug fuelled binges with partner Thomas Surtees.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/ayrshires-poppy-woman-smashes-fundraising-31462898

A day after patients’ association reported elder abuse, a nursing home resident, who was hospitalised with coronavirus for ten days, was sent back to the facility where she was staying without her clothes.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/01/13/elderly-patient-sent-from-hospital-to-care-home-in-only-a-sheet/

Additionally, the organization aids people in crisis and offers assistance to those in need of counseling services and substance abuse support, along with providing furniture, clothing and groceries to those experiencing hardship.

Source: https://triblive.com/local/monroeville/message-of-hope-is-theme-for-pitcairn-community-christmas-party/

ADDRESSING the jury in the Malka Leifer case at the County Court of Victoria, defence barrister Ian Hill has urged it to find the former Adass Israel School principal not guilty of 27 charges relating to sexual abuse.

Source: https://www.australianjewishnews.com/judge-hears-final-arguments-on-leifer/

A decision from the Law Society Tribunal was released after a six-day hearing last year regarding the applicant, which states that he “engaged in three incidents of sexual abuse of minor children in 2009.”

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9915274/law-society-rules-man-who-sexually-abused-children-can-be-licenced/