Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Abuses.
How to pronounce abuses:
US
Abuses - 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)
Abuses - 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
"Childhood abuses can have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health."
"The government is taking steps to prevent human rights abuses."
"She reported the abuses she witnessed at her workplace."
"The organization aims to raise awareness about animal abuses."
"The documentary sheds light on the abuses of power within the political system."
Word Game Points
Is ABUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abuses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ABUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abuses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ABUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
