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What is the original meaning of the word abuse?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The original meaning of the word abuse is " to use". It comes from the Latin word Abusus, meaning "misuse or to use". This word has been in many different languages but the meaning still seems to be to use something badly, be it power, people or animals.

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