abused

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(a-bused) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to inflict physical or emotional harm upon;
noun. harsh insulting language; incorrect or improper use

Example Sentence

A jacquerie occurred when the king abused the peasants.

Synonyms

hurt; harm; mistreat; misuse

Antonyms

care for; nurture

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Rhymes

  • bruised
  • cruised
  • fused
  • mused
  • oozed
  • rused
  • used

  • abused
  • accused
  • amused
  • bemused
  • confused
  • defused
  • diffused
  • enthused
  • excused
  • infused
  • misused
  • perused
  • recused
  • refused
  • reused
  • suffused
  • transfused
  • unused

  • disabused
  • overused
  • underused