Abuse is the improper usage or treatment for a bad purpose, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit, physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, sexual assault, violation, rape, unjust practices; wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime, or otherwise verbal aggression. Abuse can come in many forms.

Types and contexts of abuse

Abuse of authority

Main articles: Oppression and Political corruption

Abuse of authority, in the form of political corruption, is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by private persons or corporations not directly involved with the government. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties.

Abuse of information

Main articles: Breach of confidence, Plagiarism, and Copyright

Abuse of information typically involves a breach of confidence or plagiarism.

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What is the difference between drug abuse and drug addiction?
Q. I am witing something freelance and just wondering if anyone can give me an addequite difference between drug abuse and drug addiction. The definition of an addict is: 1. To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance 2. To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually or compulsively Definition of drug abuse: he use of illegal drugs or the inappropriate use of legal drugs. The repeated use of drugs to produce pleasure, to alleviate stress, or to alter or avoid reality (or all three). The use of a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is normally prescribed or recommended. the habitual misuse of a chemical substance They are very similar definitions.… [cont.]
Asked by Chronic - Wed Jul 25 08:01:21 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. when you are addicted, you are abusing them..so, not much difference
Answered by liddle_angel - Wed Jul 25 08:21:33 2007

How can you characterize verbal abuse that is based on the tone of voice a person uses?
Q. Please help me find the right word. Note: This is in response to a boss who speaks to employees in a very demoralizing manner. But when what was said is explained to a third party, it doesn't capture the abuse accurately.
Asked by Andi - Wed Jun 25 22:58:13 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The tape recorder idea is excellent! In terms of legality; most state laws require that only one party consent to the recording of a conversation without the legal obligation of informing any other party. It becomes illegal when a person records a conversation between two others...check your state laws if you think this could help you, and there are plenty of inconspicious voice recording gadgets out there. Your question was actually to "characterize" this sort of abuse. As you know it is a form of verbal abuse...but in a subcategory like yelling, cursing, insulting, mocking...you get the picure. If I were to give it a name I would call it "abusive tone." Is your boss older, constantly stressed, perhaps overweight? Most people who use… [cont.]
Answered by david f - Wed Jun 25 23:35:21 2008

What animal should I choose for my animal abuse paper?
Q. For school I have to write a paper on animal abuse. I can only pick one animal that's abused to write it on, though. Which animal would be the easiest to write about? Links and information would be helpful, thank you.
Asked by Danielle - Wed Feb 11 17:04:06 2009 - - 6 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Try to think of a really cute animal, or one that looks really sad. I think the younger, the more attention they will attract. Try a puppy, a kitten, or something like that. Good luck! =)
Answered by My Yummy Fry - Wed Feb 11 17:08:27 2009

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