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ABUSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Abusing.

Abusing - as a noun

Cruel or inhumane treatment

Example: "The child showed signs of physical abuse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-treatmentill-usagemaltreatment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Example: "When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contumelyinsultrevilementvilification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesydisrespect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Improper or excessive use

Example: "Alcohol abuse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employmentexerciseusageuseutilisationutilization
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abusing - as a verb

Treat badly

Example: "This boss abuses his workers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-treatill-usemaltreatmistreatstep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do byhandletreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change the inherent purpose or function of something

Example: "Don't abuse the system"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misusepervert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expenduse
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Use foul or abusive language towards

Example: "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackguardclapperclawshout
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assailattacklash outroundsnipe
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Use wrongly or improperly or excessively

Example: "Her husband often abuses alcohol"

Example Sentences

"She was accused of abusing her power as the CEO."
"The teacher was fired for abusing her students."
"He was taken into custody for abusing drugs."
"She filed a complaint against her neighbor for abusing his animals."
"The nurse was arrested for abusing her patients."
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Word Game Points

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

ABUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ABUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abusing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ABUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abusing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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