Word Finder - abused

definition

To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert

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He abused his authority.

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To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.

synonyms

• injure
• maltreat

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To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage.

synonyms

• reproach
• revile
• vilify
• vituperate

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To imbibe a drug for a purpose other than it was intended; to intentionally take more of a drug than was prescribed for recreational reasons; to take illegal drugs habitually.

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To violate; defile; to rape.

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Misrepresent; adulterate.

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To deceive; to trick; to impose on; misuse the confidence of.

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Disuse.

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Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.

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Overused; used profligately or in excess.

He could have been abused, or …" "Maybe he would be an orphan.

Pharmacists are important in making sure prescription drugs are not abused.

Vicodin is one of the leading prescription drugs that are abused.

Alcohol and prescription drugs are also frequently abused by adults and teens alike.

When abused in large quantities, however, it can produce a number of dangerous side effects.

When alcohol is abused, there is a loss of control in a person's life.

Over the next several years, she was repeatedly sexually abused by various male relatives and was shuffled back and forth between her parents.

Like many others who have been similarly abused, she rebelled.

The Guises, strengthened by the failure of the conspiracy of Amboise, which had been aimed at them, abused the advantage due to their victory.

All the while, Vara treated him with as much kindness as the abused son of a madman could.

By telling someone what is happening you could help to stop your friend getting hurt. back to top My mom is being abused.

I had sat no further from a Cabinet Minister than from a dining companion, and had abused him according to my conscience.

Land and People unreservedly condemn this latest act of racism against the much abused indigenous peoples of this, our, homeland.

I know it sounds daft for a man to feel abused, or people pretend to.. .

Private security goons abused their immunity from video in a series of provocative actions.

Many also suffer from unresolved grief at the loss of the support they received from the professional who has abused them.

With five minutes left, Carl Furlong unnecessarily abused a linesman, and was given a straight red.

To civilize Mabel emotionally abused without the summer season.

Where there should have been scientific objectivity there has been voodoo medicine; patients who have sought care have had their trust abused.

There will be strengthened oversight by a single commissioner to ensure information is not abused.

They had abused ' humor ', and perhaps overstepped the mark in the use of fear directed at children.

Mitigating Terry Holder said this was the first time Barden had racially abused anyone and there was no suggestion the abuse had become physical.

But again I've no doubt that membership is abused to give or obtain personal preferment.

What will you do to ensure that people whose rights are abused are given adequate redress?

A POLICEMAN who drugged and sexually abused a schoolgirl is behind bars after being jailed for 12 years for his " deviant " crimes.

The Asian shopkeeper whom he abused stated that there was a racist comment made.

Men have not been able to find a loftier name, although they have abused it to the extent of making it almost unutterable.

In 74, by a lavish use of bribes, Verres secured the city praetorship, and, as a creature of Sulla, abused his authority to further the political ends of his party.

She flung herself into Lamennais's cause and wrote many unpaid articles in his organ, Le Monde, but they finally split on the questions of labour and of women's rights, and she complained that Lamennais first dragged her forwards and then abused her for going too fast.

In every country the bureaucracy is abused, with more or less reason, for Unprogressiveness, timidity and red-tape, and Italy is no exception to the rule.

In this usage the word would be equivalent to the more recent and scarcely less abused term, transcendentalism, and as such it is used even by a sympathetic writer like Carlyle; but this looseness of phraseology only serves to blur important distinctions.

Marsilius, appointed imperial vicar, abused his power to persecute the clergy who had remained faithful to John XXII.

In England, by the boldness of the Lancet (founded in 182 3), the tyranny of prescription, inveterate custom, and privilege abused was defied and broken down; freedom of learning was regained, and promotion thrown open to the competent, independently of family, gild and professional status.

The highest perfection with regard both to form and decoration was reached in the 16th century; subsequently the Venetian workmen somewhat abused their skill by giving extravagant forms to vessels, making drinking glasses in the forms of ships, lions, birds, whales and the like.

This is described as a long drawn-out dream of bitter memories - a vivid consciousness of failure without volition, or the power of initiative - a dream of lost opportunities and futile regrets, of ambitions thwarted and hopes denied, of neglected duties, abused powers and impotent hate; a dream ending ultimately in the oblivion of utter annihilation.

Victoria's Secret models auctioned their wigs to help Free Arts NYC, a non-profit group that helps abused and neglected children.

The department is now investigating the situation and has said that if they believe the children are in danger or are being abused, it's possible that they will be removed from the home for their safety.

Marquez responded with a suit of her own, claiming, among other charges, that he emotionally, physically and mentally abused her during their four year relationship.

Of course, we all hope the allegations aren't true, because no one deserves to be abused, emotionally or otherwise.

No one could have predicted Mo'Nique's successes less than one year after her Essence Magazine bombshell that her older brother Gerald sexually abused her for a number of years when she was just a young child.

Gerald went on to admit that he was abused as a child and that led him to a life of drug abuse by the time he was 11.

In some cases, it may come as a shock to hear that a beloved icon abused drugs or alcohol, but many times, it's no surprise to anyone.

Sadly, Wilder was allegedly abused and bullied in the Hollywood school, and soon returned to Wisconsin.

In most cases the items are used, but since designer apparel is considered high quality, the clothing should maintain its integrity despite being abused by active tots.

While some dogs in rescues have had an unpleasant past, it is a common misconception that most rescued dogs have been abused.

These stories often include accounts of sick, frightened and abused dogs living in deplorable conditions.

Look for signs that the dog has been abused, or is not a good fit with your family.

Have a system in place for referring children who are suspected of being abused or neglected.

Elder abuse attorneys would also be called in if there are suspicions that the senior has been abused or mistreated by someone entrusted with his or her care.

If you are an older individual and feel that you've been abused; or maybe you're the friend or family member of an elderly individual who is possibly being abused, there are some common abuse signs you may notice.