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ABUSED Synonyms

There are 45 synonyms of the word abused. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word abused. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ABUSED

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belittled
verbv
adjective satellite

• made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

damaged
adjectiveadj
adjective

• harmed or injured or spoiled

adjective satellite

• being unjustly brought into disrepute

disregarded
verbv
adjective satellite

• not noticed inadvertently

exploited
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• developed or used to greatest advantage

adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

harassed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

humiliated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

• made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

hurt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• psychological suffering

• feelings of mental or physical pain

• a damage or loss

• the act of damaging something or someone

adjective satellite

• suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle

• damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value

verb

• be the source of pain

• give trouble or pain to

• cause emotional anguish or make miserable

• cause damage or affect negatively

• hurt the feelings of

• feel physical pain

• be in pain

ill-treated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

maltreated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

mistreated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

oppressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• burdened psychologically or mentally

tormented
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

• tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears

used
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• employed in accomplishing something

adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

• previously used or owned by another

victimized
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

violated
verbv
adjective satellite

• treated irreverently or sacrilegiously

berated
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

bullied
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

defamed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

insulted
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

mishandled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• manage badly or incompetently

Best Hypernyms For ABUSED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for abused, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
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Phrases (2)
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Alternatives for BELITTLED

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