How to Pronounce "abusing"
word
əbˈjuzɪŋ
uh-BYOO-zing
ɐbjˈuːsɪŋ
uh-BYOO-sing
Definition
Using something in a harmful or wrong way, or treating someone cruelly or unfairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈjuzɪŋ
British English
ɐbjˈuːsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BYOO-zing
UK
uh-BYOO-sing
Listen in Context
He was abusing his position at work.
She stopped abusing drugs a year ago.
They were punished for abusing the rules.
People often don't realize they're abusing their power until it's too late.