2 occurrences in 12 translations

'Abuse' in the Bible

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

Verse ConceptsInsultsMockerySpeech, Negative Aspects OfWasteScoffersAbusemockers

Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;Even strife and dishonor will cease.

Verse ConceptsArguingdriving outInsultsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScornersQuarrelsAbusemockers

Bible Theasaurus

Ill-Treat (2 instances)
Ill-Treatment (4 instances)
Insult (65 instances)
Maltreat (1 instance)
Mistreat (18 instances)
Misuse (6 instances)
Pervert (19 instances)
Revilement (1 instance)
Threat (12 instances)

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