Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Abuse.
How to pronounce abuse:
Def 1 US
Def 2 US
Abuse - as a noun
Cruel or inhumane treatment
Example: "The child showed signs of physical abuse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-treatmentill-usagemaltreatment16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatment16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Example: "When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contumely16insult6revilement15vilification20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17disrespect15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Improper or excessive use
Example: "Alcohol abuse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misuse8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employment19exercise17usage6use3utilisation11utilization20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Abuse - as a verb
Treat badly
Example: "This boss abuses his workers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-treatill-usemaltreat10mistreat10step6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do byhandle10treat5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Change the inherent purpose or function of something
Example: "Don't abuse the system"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misuse8pervert12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expend16use3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Use foul or abusive language towards
Example: "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackguard20clapperclaw22shout8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12lash outround6snipe7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Use wrongly or improperly or excessively
Example: "Her husband often abuses alcohol"
Example Sentences
"He would often abuse his power and manipulate his subordinates."
"Some people abuse drugs as a way to escape reality."
"Parents should never abuse their children physically or emotionally."
"The dictator was known to abuse his authority and violate human rights."
"She claimed that her husband used to abuse her when they were married."
Word Game Points
Is ABUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abuse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ABUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abuse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ABUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abuse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
