Thread:Mapleshade of the Dark Forest/@comment-38315121-20190217153943/@comment-37747995-20190217182342

Oh, that's not abuse. Abuse is:

a·buse

Dictionary result for abuse
verb

/əˈbyo͞oz/
 * 1.

use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

"the judge abused his power by imposing the fines"


 * 2.
 * 2.

treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

"riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted"

noun

/əˈbyo͞os/
 * 1.

the improper use of something.

"alcohol abuse"


 * 2.
 * 2.

cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.

"a black eye and other signs of physical abuse"