Abused: meaning, definitions and examples
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abused
[ əˈbjuːz ]
in a negative way
to use something in a way that is harmful or morally wrong
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| abused |
Use this word when referring to situations where someone has been subjected to cruel or violent treatment, often repeatedly.
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| misuse |
Use this word when something is being used inappropriately or incorrectly, which could lead to negative outcomes.
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| mistreat |
Apply this word when referring to behavior that treats someone indifferently or wrongly, often causing harm or discomfort, but not necessarily with the same severity as 'abused'.
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Examples of usage
- He was accused of abusing his position of power.
- She was constantly abused by her partner.
- The company was found guilty of abusing the environment.
- I can't believe you would abuse the trust I placed in you.
- The children were being abused by their own parents.
Translations
Translations of the word "abused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abusado
🇮🇳 दुरुपयोग किया गया
🇩🇪 missbraucht
🇮🇩 dianiaya
🇺🇦 зловживаний
🇵🇱 nadużywany
🇯🇵 虐待された (gyakutai sa reta)
🇫🇷 abusé
🇪🇸 abusado
🇹🇷 istismar edilmiş
🇰🇷 남용된 (namyongdoen)
🇸🇦 مُساء استخدامه (musa' eistikhdamih)
🇨🇿 zneužitý
🇸🇰 zneužitý
🇨🇳 被滥用的 (bèi lànyòng de)
🇸🇮 zlorabljen
🇮🇸 misnotaður
🇰🇿 қиянат көрген
🇬🇪 ბოროტად გამოყენებული (borotad gamoyenebuli)
🇦🇿 istismar edilmiş
🇲🇽 abusado
Etymology
The word "abuse" originated from the Latin word "abusus", past participle of "abuti" which means to misuse or use up. The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of using something in a harmful or improper way. Over time, it has come to encompass not only physical mistreatment but also emotional, verbal, and psychological harm.