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Abuse Eslpod Verb Means And/Or Substance Limiting Free

Id ESLPod_0863_WE_1401
Episode Id ESLPod 863
Episode Title Limiting Free Speech
Phrase to abuse
Text In this podcast, the verb "to abuse" means to use something for the wrong purpose, or to use too much of something in a way that is unfair or harmful to other people: "Some of the people in this restaurant are really abusing this all-you-can-eat buffet. Just look at how much they're putting on their plates!" The verb "to abuse" also means to hurt another person by treating him or her in a violent, mean, and/or sexual way: "When parents hit their children hard, it is considered child abuse." Finally, the phrase "substance abuse" refers to someone's addition to alcohol and/or other drugs: "Years of substance abuse have led to many medical problems." Or, "His substance abuse began with marijuana and then moved onto heroin and cocaine."
Topics Government + Law

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