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ABUSED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Abused.

Abused - as an adjective

Subjected to cruel treatment

Example: "An abused wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-treatedmaltreatedmistreated
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unabused

Abused - as an adjective satellite

Used improperly or excessively especially drugs

Example: "An abused substance"

Abused - as a verb

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.

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.

Example Sentences

"The neglected animals were found in an abused state."
"The abused child grew up with deep emotional trauma."
"She was abused by her stepfather."
"The dog was abused by its previous owner."
"The workers alleged that they were abused by their boss."
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Word Game Points

Is ABUSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abused is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABUSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ABUSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abused is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABUSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ABUSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abused is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABUSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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