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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
byuz
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| inflections: |
abuses, abusing, abused |
| definition 1: |
to use in a way that is wrong or bad.
If you abuse alcohol, you will hurt your health. |
| definition 2: |
to hurt someone or something by treating it in a bad way.
His father abused him when he was a child.- synonyms:
- misuse
- antonyms:
- honor
- similar words:
- batter, beat, harm, hit, hurt, injure, offend, persecute, strike
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| related words: |
insult, scold |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
byus
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| definition 1: |
bad or wrong use.
Drug abuse is a problem for some people.- synonyms:
- misuse
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| definition 2: |
cruel or harmful treatment.
Child abuse is a crime.- similar words:
- battery, harm, injury, punishment
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| related words: |
attack |
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| derivation: |
abuser (n.) |
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