Jemele Hill

When you're in the public eye, it allows people to see you inhumanely. There's this idea that you have to take the abuse. And when younger journalists, especially young female journalists, ask me how I handle social media, I hate myself when I have to tell them to condition themselves and develop a thick skin.

American Journalist

Janet Reno

I would like to use the law of this land to do everything I possibly can to protect America's children from abuse and violence and to give to each of them the opportunity to grow to be strong, healthy and self-sufficient citizens of this country.

American Public Servant

Frank Shamrock

You have to remember, I had come from a pretty hard life. There was all this abuse and everything else, so the idea of fighting for sport was pretty heavy. Fighting to me was about fighting for your life, you know.

American Mixed Martial Artist

Gregory Hines

My character had been in the chair for seven years. He had gone through his anger, depression, drug and alcohol abuse. He had gone through everything, now he was up, he was happy, he was filled with his dream.

American Actor

Harvey Martin

I had such a wonderful life before drugs and alcohol abuse. I've got that life back now and plan to keep it. Maybe I had to go through what I did to get to this point, to appreciate this life more.

American Athlete

Jason Calacanis

I like to get attention for the things I think are important. And I think it is important that entrepreneurs - especially young ones - not be abused.

American Businessman

India Arie

So many people have been abused. It's not rare; it's a very common human experience, and we survive.

American Musician

Alexander Pope

If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

English Poet

Mercedes Schlapp

In the end, the responsibility of government abuse lies with the president.

Jimmy White

I did abuse the game a bit because I didn't give it the respect sometimes.

English Celebrity

Using 'abuse' indicates wrongdoing or mismanagement, often with negative outcomes.

Negative Connotation

'Abuse' can describe non-physical harm, such as using resources or systems improperly.

Non-Physical Usage

As a legal term, it often implies severe or extreme mistreatment that may be punishable.

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Use with care as it may evoke strong emotions due to the serious nature of the subject.

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'Abuse' as a verb suggests harmful usage that may lead to damage or addiction.

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When related to power or authority, it implies unethical or unjust behavior.

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Verbal 'abuse' describes speech that can cause psychological harm or distress.

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It encompasses harsh and offensive language intended to offend or intimidate.

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 by breaking the silence I'm still breaking the silence today it's my way of helping other victims and it's my final request of you talk about what you heard here abuse thrives only in silence you have the power to end domestic

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 could say traditionally there might be some aspect when it comes to using elephants for logging it to me still signifies what was abuse really so they're actually able to socialize

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 are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse, the law can intervene.

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