mess over

verb

Definition of mess overnext
slang
as in to abuse
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon her no-good boyfriend has been messing her over for years

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  1. abuse
  2. take apart
  3. bully
Verb
  • The University of Chicago has long abused its architectural treasures.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, lawmakers approved a special counsel to investigate whether Yoon committed insurrection and abused his power by issuing martial law.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of abuse
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  • One of the most interesting is a submarine set, which is built to be taken apart and filmed in pieces.
    Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • After the band members were done using it, the original prototype was retired, taken apart and put in storage.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of take apart
Verb
  • Buzbee, in return, has accused Carter of a campaign of harassment and bullying against him, his firm and his family.
    Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The series stars Purnell (Yellowjackets, Sweetbitter) as Rhiannon Lewis, a meek newspaper-office receptionist who was mercilessly bullied in high school.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of bully
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mess over

mess (up)

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