abuse vs eat

abuse is a noun but eat is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
eat	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, eat is a hypernym of abuse; that is, eat is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:

Other hypernyms of abuse include consume, deplete, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out.

As verbs, eat is a hypernym of abuse; that is, eat is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:

Other hypernyms of abuse include consume, deplete, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out.

abuse (noun)	eat (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

abuse (verb)	eat (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
use wrongly or improperly or excessively	take in solid food
use foul or abusive language towards	eat a meal; take a meal
treat badly	take in food; used of animals only
	use up (resources or materials)
	worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way