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    ABUSE Antonyms

    There are 7 antonyms of the word abuse. (opposite meanings)
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    Definition of ABUSESynonyms of ABUSE
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    abusedabuserabusesabusiveabusing

    Best Opposite Words For ABUSE

    RankWordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
    1appreciate
    		verbv
    2care
    		verb, nounv, n
    3cherish
    		verbv
    4nurture
    		verb, nounv, n
    5protect
    		verbv
    6respect
    		verb, nounv, n
    7support
    		verb, nounv, n

    Alternatives for APPRECIATE

    Words (14)
    esteemprizetreasurevalueacknowledgeadmirecherishrecognizerespectsavorappriseapprizegrasprevalue
    Phrases (1)
    take account
    Opposite words for appreciate

    Alternatives for CARE

    Words (26)
    attentioncautionconcernworryconsiderationheedinterestmindfulnessregardsolicitudethoughtaidchargedealfearforethoughtguardianshiphandlelikemaintenancemanageprecautiontendingtutelageupkeepwish
    Phrases (1)
    give care
    Opposite words for care

    Alternatives for CHERISH

    Words (15)
    treasureadoreappreciatecultivateesteemfosterloveprizeprotectrelishreveresafeguardsavorvalueworship
    Phrases (2)
    hold dearcare for
    Opposite words for cherish

    Alternatives for NURTURE

    Words (19)
    fosternourishraisecarecultivatedevelopencouragesupportraisingupbringingeducationrearingtrainingbreedingfosteragefosteringparentrearsustain
    Phrases (2)
    bring upbringing up
    Opposite words for nurture

    Alternatives for RESPECT

    Words (26)
    regardesteemhonoradmirationreverencevenerationappreciationdeferenceaspectaughtconsiderationdimensionfacefacetfealtyrecognitionsidevaluehonourobedienceobservepriseprizerespectfulnessreverevenerate
    Phrases (1)
    abide by
    Opposite words for respect

    Alternatives for SUPPORT

    Words (51)
    backupholdadvocateaidassistbefriendbolsterbuoychampionencouragefosterhelppromotereinforcesubsidizecorroboratesustainabideaccompanimentaffirmbackingbackupbearbrookconfirmdefenddigestdocumentationendorseendurefundingholdindorsekeeplivelihoodlivingpatronagepatronisepatronizereenforcementreinforcementstandstomachsubscribesubstantiatesuffersupportingsustenancetolerateunderpinunderprop
    Phrases (12)
    back upbear outbread and butterfend forfinancial backingfinancial supporthold upkeep goingmusical accompanimentplump forplunk forstick out
    Opposite words for support
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