Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; perversion. [from 15th c]
Physical or verbal maltreatment; injury.
An unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime; fault.
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language.
Sexual assault; violation; rape. (Can we verify(+) this sense?)
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