abuse
Definitions
To use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
To treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
Extremely offensive and insulting language.
Examples
The organization has a strict policy against the abuse of company resources.
He was accused of the verbal abuse of his colleagues during the heated meeting.
Synonyms
mistreatment maltreatment misuse exploitation persecution ill-treatment oppression