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Abuser
see synonyms of abuserBased on WordNet 3.0, Princeton University
Abuser
see synonyms of abuserverb (əˈbjuːz
) (transitive)
1.
to use incorrectly or improperly; misuse
2.
to maltreat, esp physically or sexually
3.
to speak insultingly or cruelly to; revile
4. (reflexive)
to masturbate
noun (əˈbjuːs
)
5.
improper, incorrect, or excessive use; misuse
6.
maltreatment of a person; injury
7.
insulting, contemptuous, or coarse speech
8.
an evil, unjust, or corrupt practice
9. child abuse
10. archaic
a deception
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Abuser
see synonyms of abuser verb transitiveWord forms: aˈbused or aˈbusing
1.
to use wrongly; misuse
to abuse a privilege
2.
a.
to hurt by treating badly; mistreat
b.
to inflict physical, sexual, or psychological harm upon
3.
to use insulting, coarse, or bad language about or to; revile
noun
4.
wrong, bad, or excessive use
5.
mistreatment, esp. by the infliction of physical, sexual, or psychological harm;
injury
6.
a bad, unjust, or corrupt custom or practice
7.
insulting or coarse language
8. Obsolete
deception
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Abuser
see synonyms of abusertr.v. a·bused, a·bus·ing, a·bus·es
1. To use improperly or excessively; misuse: abuse alcohol; abuse a privilege.
2. To hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use: animals that were abused by a negligent owner.
3. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.
4. To assail with insulting or hurtful words; revile.
5. Obsolete To deceive or trick.
n. (ə-bys)
1.
a. Improper or excessive use; misuse: abuse of authority; drug abuse.
b. Rough treatment or use: shoes that have taken a lot of abuse.
2.
a. Physical maltreatment or violence: spousal abuse.
b. Sexual abuse.
c. Insulting or hurtful language, especially when used to threaten or demoralize: subjected her subordinates to verbal abuse.
3. An unjust or wrongful practice: a government that commits abuses against its citizens.
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