abused (Adjective) — Used improperly or excessively especially drugs. ex. "an abused substance"
abused (Adjective) — Subjected to cruel treatment. ex. "an abused wife"
abused (Verb) — Treat badly. ex. "This boss abuses his workers"
abused (Verb) — Change the inherent purpose or function of something. ex. "Don't abuse the system"
abused (Verb) — Use foul or abusive language towards. ex. "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"
abused (Verb) — Use wrongly, improperly or excessively. ex. "Her husband often abuses alcohol" ex. "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"
abused (Verb) — Subject to sexual assault. ex. "she was abused by her uncle"