For Abuse we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Addiction, Dream, Juvenile Law, Soccer and William Shakespeare.

Abuse (Addiction)

Harmful use of a specific psychoactive substance. The term also applies to one category of psychoactive substance use disorder. While recognizing that "abuse" is part of present diagnostic terminology, ASAM recommends that an alternative term be found for this purpose because of the pejorative connotations of the word "abuse."

Abuse (Dream)

To dream of abusing a person, means that you will be unfortunate in your affairs, losing good money through over-bearing persistency in business relations with others.
To feel yourself abused, you will be molested in your daily pursuits by the enmity of others.
For a young woman to dream that she hears abusive language, foretells that she will fall under the ban of some person's jealousy and envy. If she uses the language herself, she will meet with unexpected rebuffs, that may fill her with mortification and remorse for her past unworthy conduct toward friends.

Abuse (Juvenile Law)

-Term for acts or omissions by a legal caretaker. Encompasses a broad range of acts, and usually requires proof of intent.

Abuse (Soccer)

Verbal (nonphysical) questioning, criticism, mockery, disagreement, or characterization

Abuse (William Shakespeare)

1. To deceive.
2. Deception.

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