The government has been accused of 'human rights abuses'. [=of violating the basic rights of people by treating them wrongly]
These toys can stand up to a lot of 'abuse'. [=can be handled roughly without being damaged]
his 'abuse' [='mistreatment'] of his body through poor eating habits
(..) at the little theater in the park. Look, it was a job all right? 'Look, Gippetto, I'm a real live boy.' - I will not take this abuse. - You're right, I'm sorry. "Once I was a wooden boy, a little wooden boy..." You should both know, that he's a dead man. Oh, Chandler? So how you doing today? (..)1994 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate Season: 1 Episode 1