abusing

the company is being investigated for abusing its market dominance.

he was accused of abusing his position of power to get ahead.

the coach warned the player against abusing his talent.

they were abusing the trust placed in them by the community.

the government is accused of abusing its authority to silence dissent.

she felt like she was constantly being abused by her ex-partner.

the system is open to being abused by those seeking to exploit it.

he admitted to abusing alcohol and struggling with addiction.

the child suffered from emotional abuse and neglect.

the team was penalized for abusing the rules of the game.

it's wrong to be abusing animals; it's a cruel and inhumane act.