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Meaning of abused
The primary meaning of the word "abused" is to treat someone or something badly or unfairly.
Etymology of abused
The word "abused" comes from the Old French word "abuser", which is derived from the Latin words "ab" (meaning "away from") and "usus" (meaning "use")
Historically, the word "abused" has been used to describe a wide range of negative actions, including physical and emotional harm, exploitation, and mistreatment
Synonyms
mistreated
misused
exploited
manipulated
maltreated
oppressed
persecuted
victimized
molested
ravaged
desecrated
debased
degraded
humiliated
insulted
offended
outraged
scandalized
shocked
appalled
horrified
traumatized
tormented
afflicted
battered
bruised
injured
harmed
damaged
impaired
weakened
vulnerable
helpless
powerless
enslaved
subjugated
tyrannized
dominated
controlled
coerced
forced
intimidated
threatened
terrorized
Definitions
- To use or treat someone or something badly or unfairly
- * To use something for a purpose that it is not intended for, often in a way that is harmful or unfair
- * To speak or write about someone or something in a way that is unkind or unfair
Usage Examples
- The child was abused by her stepfather and suffered from physical and emotional trauma
- * The company was accused of abusing its employees by paying them low wages and forcing them to work long hours
- * The environment was abused by the factory, which polluted the air and water and destroyed the local ecosystem