1syllable
abused
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Definitions ofabused
1verb
- To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
Example: "He abused his authority."
- To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.
- To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage.
Synonyms: reproach, revile, vilify, vituperate
- To imbibe a drug for a purpose other than it was intended; to intentionally take more of a drug than was prescribed for recreational reasons; to take illegal drugs habitually.
- To violate; defile; to rape.
- Misrepresent; adulterate.
- To deceive; to trick; to impose on; misuse the confidence of.
- Disuse.
1adjective
- Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
- Overused; used profligately or in excess.
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