abusing
a-bus-ing
verb (present participle)
Speaking to someone in a rude, offensive, or insulting manner.
"The fans were abusing the referee."
verb (present participle)
Using something improperly, excessively, or to a harmful extent.
"She was abusing her prescribed medication."
verb (present participle)
Subjecting someone or something to cruel or harmful treatment.
"He was abusing his position of trust."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: abuse, ill-treat, mistreat, step, ill-use, maltreat, ill-usage, maltreatment, ill-treatment, revilement, vilification, insult