abuse

wrong or harmful use or treatment

दुरुपयोग; दुर्व्यवहार

Usage

Examples

The officer was suspended for abuse of power.

Schools teach children to report abuse to an adult.

Common mistake

The officer was suspended for abusing of power.

The officer was suspended for abuse of power.

Say abuse of power (noun), or abusing his power (verb).

Remember: Abuse: ab (away from) + use, the wrong use.