Id | ESLPod_0863_WE_1401 |
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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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