abusing
verb (present participle)UK /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
US /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
Hurting someone or something on purpose, again and again.
The mean boy was abusing his little brother by calling him names every day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Using something in a wrong or harmful way.
He was abusing his power by making everyone do his work.
3. Using something too much or in a way that is bad for you.
She was abusing her phone by staying up all night on it.
4. Saying very mean and rude things to someone.
The crowd was abusing the referee after the game.