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Ross

I believe the answer is:

abuse

(Other definitions for abuse that I've seen before include "corrupt practice" , "Mistreatment" , "Mistreat" , "Vituperation" , "Given poor treatment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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