overabuse

/ˌoʊvərˈæbʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

excessive or improper use or treatment of something

“The company was criticized for its overabuse of employee data, leading to a major data breach.”

2. verb

to use or treat something excessively or improperly

“The government was accused of overabusing its power to silence opposition voices.”

Synonyms

  • abuse
  • misuse

Antonyms

  • moderation
  • proper use