1. Treat badly
2. Change the inherent purpose or function of something
3. Use wrongly or improperly or excessively
4. To use foul or abusive language towards; SYN. clapperclaw, blackguard, shout.

ETYM Old Eng. baschen, baissen. Related to Abash.
To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.

1. To treat roughly; maltreat
2. To deal with or manage wrongly or ignorantly
3. To handle ill or wrongly; to maltreat.

To treat badly; SYN. maltreat, abuse, ill-use, ill-treat.

1. To annoy, disturb, or persecute especially with hostile intent or injurious effect
2. To make annoying sexual advances to; especially; to force physical and usually sexual contact on
3. To harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to.