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Abuser: meaning, definitions and examples

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abuser

 

[ əˈbjuːzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who treats others with cruelty, especially in a physical or emotional way, often in a repeated pattern of behavior.

Synonyms

bully, oppressor, tormentor

Examples of usage

  • An abuser uses power and control tactics to manipulate and harm their victims.
  • She finally left her abuser and found a safe place to rebuild her life.
Context #2 | Noun

substance

A substance that is used in a harmful or inappropriate way, such as drugs or alcohol.

Synonyms

addict, junkie, user

Examples of usage

  • The abuser was addicted to drugs and needed help to overcome his addiction.
  • Substance abusers often struggle with mental health issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "abuser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abusador

🇮🇳 दुरुपयोगकर्ता

🇩🇪 Missbrauchstäter

🇮🇩 pelaku kekerasan

🇺🇦 зловмисник

🇵🇱 przemocowiec

🇯🇵 虐待者 (ぎゃくたいしゃ)

🇫🇷 abusif

🇪🇸 abusador

🇹🇷 istismarcı

🇰🇷 남용자

🇸🇦 مسيء

🇨🇿 násilník

🇸🇰 násilník

🇨🇳 滥用者 (lànyòng zhě)

🇸🇮 zlorabnik

🇮🇸 ofbeldismaður

🇰🇿 қиянат жасаушы

🇬🇪 მოძალადე

🇦🇿 istismarçı

🇲🇽 abusador

Etymology

The word 'abuser' originates from the Latin word 'abusus', meaning 'misuse'. It first appeared in English in the mid-15th century. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass both the mistreatment of others and the misuse of substances.

See also: abused, abusive.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,921, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.