abused

verb
UK: /əˈbjuːzd/
US: /əˈbjuːzd/

  1. To treat someone badly and unfairly, often physically.

    1. He abused his dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was physically and emotionally abused by her husband. [ ] [ ]

  2. To use something wrongly or in a way that is harmful or morally wrong.

    1. They abused their power. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company abused its position as a market leader to drive down prices. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exploited
abused adjective

  1. Having been treated badly or unfairly, often physically.

    1. She was an abused child. [ ] [ ]
    2. The abused animals were rescued from terrible conditions. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used wrongly or in a way that is harmful or morally wrong.

    1. The system is abused. [ ] [ ]
    2. Abused substances can lead to serious health problems and addiction. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abused" in English means: To treat someone badly and unfairly, often physically., To use something wrongly or in a way that is harmful or morally wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "abused" is /əˈbjuːzd/ in British English and /əˈbjuːzd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abused": exploited.

Example usage of "abused": "He abused his dog.". More examples on the page.