abuses
Treats with cruelty
Abuses is the plural of abuse—instances of cruel treatment, misuse, or corruption: a long history of abuses by the regime, abuses of power.
As a verb (third person singular), it means to mistreat or misuse: He abuses his authority, She abuses prescription drugs.
The noun stresses the first syllable; the verb stresses the second.
Physical or psychological harm
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- damageHarm or impairment
- woundsBodily tissue damage
victimization · brutality · violence · torment · anguish · distress · hurt · cruelty
Power to enforce obedience
- controlAuthority to direct
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
exploitation · corruption · tyranny · oppression · autocracy · dictatorship · subjugation · overreach
Unjust differential treatment
- inequityUnfair distribution or treatment
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
racism · sexism · corruption · nepotism · favoritism · disparity · inequality · malpractice
Violate another's rights
- breachBreaking of agreement
- transgressViolate a boundary
- floutOpenly defy authority
- disregardWillful lack of attention
contravene · overstep · trespass · encroach · defy · disobey · break · violation
Habitual intimidator
- humiliateCause painful shame
- oppressUnjustly burden or dominate
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
- intimidateInstill fear to control
degrade · torment · demean · harass · exploit · victimize · persecute · manhandle
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- drugsTherapeutic chemical compounds
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- dependenceState of needing another
overdose · prescription · narcotics · stimulants · sedatives · habitual · chronic · withdrawal
injury
Physical or psychological harm
wounds · victimization · brutality · violence · torment · anguish · distress · hurt · cruelty · maltreatment
authority
Power to enforce obedience
- controlAuthority to direct
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
coercion · exploitation · corruption · tyranny · oppression · autocracy · dictatorship · subjugation · overreach · privilege
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- inequityUnfair distribution or treatment
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
prejudice · racism · sexism · corruption · nepotism · favoritism · disparity · inequality · malpractice · institutional
infringe
Violate another's rights
- breachBreaking of agreement
- transgressViolate a boundary
- floutOpenly defy authority
disregard · contravene · overstep · trespass · encroach · defy · disobey · break · violation · rights
bully
Habitual intimidator
- humiliateCause painful shame
- oppressUnjustly burden or dominate
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
intimidate · degrade · torment · demean · harass · exploit · victimize · persecute · manhandle · roughhouse
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
- drugsTherapeutic chemical compounds
- opioidsReceptor-binding pain relievers
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
dependence · overdose · prescription · narcotics · stimulants · sedatives · habitual · chronic · withdrawal · intoxication
- drug abuseHarmful use of drugs
- domestic abuseHarm by household member
- verbal abuseHarmful speech targeting someone
- child abuseHarm inflicted on minors
- physical abuseIntentional bodily harm
- abuse of powerMisusing entrusted authority
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