Abuse and Cherish

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Abuse verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

Usage example: if you abuse your pet, he will always have an ugly disposition

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Cherish is an antonym for abuse in topics: take advantage of, attack with words, physically hurt or injure, use wrongly.

Nearby Words: abusive, abused, abusing

Cherish verb - To feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for.

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Abuse is an antonym for cherish.

abuse friends

cherish friends

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