American Sign Language:  "abuse"

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The sign for abuse uses an "S" handshape on the dominant hand and an "index finger" handshape on the non-dominant hand.

ABUSE:

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Note: The term "domestic violence" is commonly referred to by spelling the letters "DV."

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Notes:

 

If you mean abuse as in 'verbal abuse' consider using a sign such as INSULT

If you mean abuse as in 'emotional abuse' as in behavior that is "unkind or spiteful" you might also want to consider using or adding a sign such as MEAN-[unkind/spiteful]

If you mean 'abuse' as in molestation there is a specific sign for "MOLEST" that is based on the TOUCH sign, uses two hands.