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Abuse

Definition of Abuse

  • 1. Cruel or inhumane treatment Noun
  • 2. A rude expression intended to offend or hurt Noun
  • 3. Improper or excessive use Noun
  • 4. Treat badly Verb
  • 5. Change the inherent purpose or function of something Verb
  • 6. Use foul or abusive language towards Verb
  • 7. Use wrongly or improperly or excessively Verb

Synonyms for word "abuse"

  • ill-treatment
  • ill-usage
  • maltreatment
  • misuse
  • contumely
  • insult
  • revilement
  • vilification
  • misuse
  • pervert
  • blackguard
  • clapperclaw
  • shout
  • ill-treat
  • ill-use
  • maltreat
  • mistreat
  • step

Semanticaly linked words with "abuse"

  • mistreatment
  • child abuse
  • child neglect
  • persecution
  • cruelty
  • inhuman treatment
  • do by
  • handle
  • treat
  • kick around
  • discourtesy
  • disrespect
  • low blow
  • billingsgate
  • scurrility
  • cut
  • stinger
  • invective
  • vitriol
  • vituperation
  • fracture
  • expend
  • use
  • take in vain
  • employment
  • exercise
  • usage
  • use
  • utilisation
  • utilization
  • drug abuse
  • habit
  • substance abuse
  • slang
  • rail
  • revile
  • vilify
  • vituperate
  • assail
  • assault
  • attack
  • lash out
  • round
  • snipe
  • curse
  • expend
  • use

Hyponims for word "abuse"

  • mistreatment
  • discourtesy
  • disrespect
  • employment
  • exercise
  • usage
  • use
  • utilisation
  • utilization

Lexical Analysis for "abuse"

  1. abuser
    Noun
    derivation
    2
    1. someone who abuses
    2. someone who abuses
  2. abusive
    Adjective Satellite
    derivation
    2
    1. expressing offensive reproach
    2. characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
Words Rhyme with abuse
  • antabuse
  • disabuse
  • self-abuse
Etymology for abuse
  • has derived form use
  • etymology abusable
  • etymology abusee
  • etymology abuseful
  • etymology antiabuse
  • etymology disabuse
  • etymology self-abuse
  • etymologically related abusive
  • etymologically related abusively
  • etymological origin of abusen
  • is derived from abusable
  • is derived from abusage
  • is derived from abuse of distress
  • is derived from abused
  • is derived from abusefully
  • is derived from abuser
  • is derived from abuses
  • is derived from abusing
  • is derived from child abuse
  • is derived from drug abuse
  • is derived from self-abuse
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