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abuse (v.)
Old form(s):
abus'd
misapply, employ badly
LLL II.i.213
[Princess to all, of their witticisms] here 'tis abused
Sonn.82.14
[of words] their gross painting might be better used, / Where cheeks need blood, in thee it is abused