v. to inflict physical or emotional harm upon; n. harsh insulting language; incorrect or improper use
He suffered many abuses from his childhood.
He suffered many abuses from his childhood.
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What time in American history did Lewis Hine's photographs capture the abuses of child labor?
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hurt; harm; mistreat; misuse
care for; nurture
3 syllables
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