abuse (v)
clapperclaw (v)
blackguard (v)
shout#12 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 32
def use foul or abusive language towards
examples The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
The angry mother shouted at the teacher
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 22 Somebody ----s PP
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Hypernym attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault
Derivationally related form abuse → abusive; abuse → abuse; abuse → abuser
Hyponym slang; vilify, revile, vituperate, rail; curse
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Derivationally related form abusive → abuse; abuse → abuse; abuser → abuse
Hypernym slang; vilify, revile, vituperate, rail; curse
Hyponym attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault

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