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abusing

NOUN
name calling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
derogating


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Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ follows a Romanian-Norwegian couple accused of abusing their children, placing clashing cultural values at the center of a courtroom drama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

While more than 90% of over 2,000 respondents supported the ban, there were some concerns over the police and other authorised officers abusing the powers.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

I have read and replied to many cautionary tales about people abusing their responsibilities.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

In 1890, the North River Sugar Refining Corporation was dissolved by New York’s highest court on the grounds that it was abusing its power as a corporation.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

"Stop abusing the dead for your own selfish ends," I said.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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