Unscramble abused

Definition of abused

adjective:

• used improperly or excessively especially drugs; "an abused substance".
• subjected to cruel treatment; "an abused wife". Synonyms: ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated. Antonyms: unabused.

verb:

• treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers", "She is always stepping on others to get ahead". Synonyms: abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step.
• change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system", "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers". Synonyms: abuse, misuse, pervert.
• use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket", "The angry mother shouted at the teacher". Synonyms: abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout.
• use wrongly or improperly or excessively; "Her husband often abuses alcohol", "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs". Synonyms: abuse.

Related words

curse, fracture, rail, revile, slang, vilify, vituperate.

Words nearby

abuse, abuser, amused.

Rhymes with

accused, amused, bemused, confused, diffused, disabused, excused, fused, misused, unused, used.