Treat badly (5)
'treat badly' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for abuse that I've seen before include "Bully" , "Given poor treatment" , "Exploit" , "Violate" , "Treat badly - hurl insults" .)
'treat badly' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for misuse that I've seen before include "Ill-treat" , "Wrongful employment" , "Poor treatment" , "Put to the wrong purpose" , "Improper application" .)