ABUSE Synonyms
There are 38 hypernyms of the word abuse. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| insult | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely | ||||||
| maltreatment | nounn | |||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment | ||||||
| brutality | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of extreme cruelty • a brutal barbarous savage act | ||||||
| cruelty | nounn | |||||
noun • a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering • feelings of extreme heartlessness • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance | ||||||
| damage | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the occurrence of a change for the worse • loss of military equipment • the act of damaging something or someone • the amount of money needed to purchase something • any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right verb • inflict damage upon • suffer or be susceptible to damage | ||||||
| exploitation | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful • an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | ||||||
| harassment | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism | ||||||
| harm | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury • the occurrence of a change for the worse • the act of damaging something or someone verb • cause or do harm to | ||||||
| hurt | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury • psychological suffering • feelings of mental or physical pain • a damage or loss • the act of damaging something or someone adjective satellite • suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle • damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value verb • be the source of pain • give trouble or pain to • cause emotional anguish or make miserable • cause damage or affect negatively • hurt the feelings of • feel physical pain • be in pain | ||||||
| injury | nounn | |||||
noun • any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury • an accident that results in physical damage or hurt • a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat • an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage • wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted | ||||||
| mistreatment | nounn | |||||
noun • the practice of treating (someone or something) badly | ||||||
| offense | nounn | |||||
noun • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others • a feeling of anger caused by being offended • a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right • the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score • the action of attacking an enemy | ||||||
| oppression | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: • a feeling of being oppressed | ||||||
| persecution | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) | ||||||
| torment | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • unbearable physical pain • extreme mental distress • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • a severe affliction • the act of harassing someone verb • torment emotionally or mentally • treat cruelly • subject to torture | ||||||
| violence | nounn | |||||
noun • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • the property of being wild or turbulent • a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. | ||||||
| misuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||
| contumely | nounn | |||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||||||
| maltreat | verbv | |||||
verb • treat badly | ||||||
| injure | verbv | |||||
verb • cause injuries or bodily harm to • hurt the feelings of • cause damage or affect negatively | ||||||
