Invective e.g. Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Invective e.g. crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 25 2023 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Invective e.g. has a total of 5 letters.

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99%ABUSEInvective e.g.Wall Street Journal

Definition

To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority.
To use ill; to maltreat; to act injuriously to; to punish or to tax excessively; to hurt; as, to abuse prisoners, to abuse one's powers, one's patience.
To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage.
To dishonor.
To violate; to ravish.
To deceive; to impose on.
Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language.
Physical ill treatment; injury.
A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.
Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.
Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Wall Street Journal: Mar 25, 2023

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