Similar Words
aback
abase
abash
abyss
affix
apex
apiece
apogee
appease
Misspelling
aabuse, abbuse, abus, abusee, abusse, abuuse, abuze, buse

Abuse — synonyms, definition

1. abuse (Noun)

49 synonyms
affront aspersion betrayal blame censure condemnation contumely corruption crime criticism defamation defilement desecration detraction disapprobation disapproval disparagement evil harm ill-treatment • • •
4 definitions

abuse (Noun) — Cruel or inhumane treatment. ex. "the child showed signs of physical abuse"

abuse (Noun) — A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. ex. "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"

abuse (Noun) — Improper or excessive use. ex. "the abuse of public funds" ex. "alcohol abuse"

abuse (Noun) — (law) a statutory offence that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat. ex. "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual abuse"

13 types of
discourtesy disrespect employment exercise mistreatment regulatory offence regulatory offense statutory offence statutory offense usage use utilisation utilization
21 type
assault billingsgate child abuse child neglect cruelty cut drug abuse habit inhuman treatment invective low blow molestation persecution rape ravishment scurrility stinger substance abuse violation vitriol • • •

2. abuse (Verb)

127 synonyms
afflict affront aggrieve agonise agonize annoy asperse assail assault batter beat beat up belittle berate betray blackguard boss botch bruise bully • • •
5 definitions

abuse (Verb) — Treat badly. ex. "This boss abuses his workers"

abuse (Verb) — Change the inherent purpose or function of something. ex. "Don't abuse the system"

abuse (Verb) — Use foul or abusive language towards. ex. "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"

abuse (Verb) — Use wrongly, improperly or excessively. ex. "Her husband often abuses alcohol" ex. "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"

abuse (Verb) — Subject to sexual assault. ex. "she was abused by her uncle"

11 types of
assail assault attack do by expend handle lash out round snipe treat use
9 types
curse fracture kick around rail revile slang take in vain vilify vituperate