Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Abusing.
Abusing - 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)
Abusing - 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
"She was accused of abusing her power as the CEO."
"The teacher was fired for abusing her students."
"He was taken into custody for abusing drugs."
"She filed a complaint against her neighbor for abusing his animals."
"The nurse was arrested for abusing her patients."
Word Game Points
Is ABUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abusing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ABUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abusing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ABUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abusing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
