Abuse is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. In short, someone who purposefully harms another in any way is committing abuse. There are many kinds of abuse encountered by adults, including: All forms of abuse are illegal in the United States and can be met with criminal penalties. More @Wikipedia
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