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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
byuz
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| inflections: |
abuses, abusing, abused |
| definition 1: |
When you abuse something, you use it in a way that is wrong or bad. If people abuse pills, for example, they take them in a different way from how the doctor tells them to take them. This can be dangerous.
If people abuse things like wine and beer, they will hurt their health. |
| definition 2: |
If someone hurts a dog by treating it in a bad way, we say that they are abusing the dog.
If someone is abusing you, you should tell someone you trust.- antonyms:
- honor, respect
- similar words:
- batter, beat, harm, hit, hurt, injure, offend, strike
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| related words: |
bully, insult, scold |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
byus
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| definition 1: |
If someone uses something in a way that hurts themselves or someone else, it is called "abuse."
Drug abuse is a serious problem. |
| definition 2: |
When someone treats people or animals in a bad or cruel way, it is called "abuse."
My mom says that abuse of animals is a terrible thing.- antonyms:
- care
- similar words:
- battery, harm, injury, punishment, torture
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| related words: |
attack, offense |
| derivation: |
abuser (n.) |
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