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Hyphenation of abuse

How to hyphenate abuse

Because it is a word with a single syllable, abuse is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

abuse
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: abuse

Definitions of abuse

abuse is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.

    Synonyms: misuse

    Example: All abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad.

  • noun
    Misuse; improper use; perversion.
  • noun
    A delusion; an imposture; misrepresentation; deception.
  • noun
    Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies.

    Synonyms: contumely, insult, invective, opprobrium, reproach, scurrility

  • noun
    Catachresis.

    Synonyms: abusio

  • noun
    Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment.
  • noun
    Violation; defilement; rape; forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another, often on a repeated basis.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.