Abuser: meaning, definitions and examples

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abuser

[ əˈbjuːzər ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.