abuse (verb)
41verbal — verb|al1 [ˈvə:bəl US ˈvə:r ] adj 1.) spoken rather than written verbal agreement/instructions etc 2.) relating to words or using words ▪ verbal skills ▪ verbal abuse (=cruel words) from other kids on the street 3.) relating to a verb ▪ verbal… …
42criminate — verb 1. bring an accusation against; level a charge against The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse • Syn: ↑accuse, ↑impeach, ↑incriminate • Derivationally related forms: ↑criminative, ↑criminatory, ↑ …
43mishandle — verb 1) the officer mishandled the situation Syn: bungle, fumble, make a mess of, mismanage, spoil, ruin, wreck; informal botch, make a hash of, mess up, screw up, fluff 2) he mishandled his dog Syn …
44investigate — verb ADVERB ▪ carefully, closely, in detail ▪ extensively ▪ adequately, fully, properly, thoroughly …
45occur — verb ADVERB ▪ commonly, frequently, often, regularly, repeatedly ▪ generally, normally, typically, usually …
46prevent — verb ADVERB ▪ effectively ▪ This new legislation effectively prevents us from trading. ▪ reliably, successfully ▪ a study to determine whether the brace can reliably prevent knee injuries ▪ …
47suffer — verb ADVERB ▪ a lot, badly, enormously, greatly, grievously, horribly, immensely, mightily, severely, terribly, tremendously …
48lash out — verb attack in speech or writing The editors of the left leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker • Syn: ↑attack, ↑round, ↑assail, ↑snipe, ↑assault • Derivationally related forms: ↑assaultive ( …
49take it on the chin — verb undergo failure or defeat • Hypernyms: ↑fail, ↑go wrong, ↑miscarry • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * phrasal : to undergo complete defeat, failure, or frustration : endure punishment …
50turn a blind eye — verb refuse to acknowledge He turns a blind eye to the injustices in his office • Hypernyms: ↑dismiss, ↑disregard, ↑brush aside, ↑brush off, ↑discount, ↑push aside, ↑ignore …
