lat: abuti

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/lat/abuti

Meaning
means	(verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers" abuse, pervert, misuse
means	(verb) treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" ill-treat, mistreat, ill-use, abuse, step, maltreat