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Treat badly (5)

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abuse

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(Other definitions for abuse that I've seen before include "Bully" , "Given poor treatment" , "Exploit" , "Violate" , "Treat badly - hurl insults" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Independent, The Wall Street Journal, the King Feature Syndicate, the Evening Standard and the Newsday.
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