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abuse

Letters that make abuse

s, a, b, e, u are letters that make 'abuse'

Words within abuse

AB, ab, SE, use, bus, US, Se, Ab are words within 'abuse'

Anagrams of abuse

beaus is an anagram of 'abuse'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of abuse

abuses, abused, abuser are words created by adding a letter to 'abuse'

abuse is a 5 letter word starting with a
abuse is a 5 letter word ending with e

7 possible definitions for 'abuse'

Abuse as "improper or excessive use"

Under this definition, abuse is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

misuse has the same meaning as abuse

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of use, employment, usage, exercise, utilization, utilisation.

Types of abuse

drug abuse, habit, substance abuse are types of 'abuse'.

Derivatives of abuse

pervert, abuse, misuse, misapply are derivatives of 'abuse'.

Example of abuse used within this context

"alcohol abuse", "the abuse of public funds"

Abuse as "a rude expression intended to offend or hurt"

Under this definition, abuse is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

contumely, insult, revilement, vilification have the same meaning as 'abuse'

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of disrespect, discourtesy.

Types of abuse

vituperation, invective, vitriol, cut, stinger, low blow, scurrility, billingsgate are types of 'abuse'.

Derivatives of abuse

clapperclaw, vilify, revile, vituperate, shout, blackguard, rail, affront, insult, abuse, diss, contumelious are derivatives of 'abuse'.

Example of abuse used within this context

"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse", "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

Abuse as "use wrongly or improperly or excessively"

Under this definition, abuse is a verb and has the following properties:

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of expend, use.

Example of abuse used within this context

"Her husband often abuses alcohol", "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"

Abuse as "change the inherent purpose or function of something"

Under this definition, abuse is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pervert, misuse have the same meaning as 'abuse'

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of expend, use.

Types of abuse

fracture, take in vain are types of 'abuse'.

Derivatives of abuse

abuse, perversion, misuse are derivatives of 'abuse'.

Example of abuse used within this context

"Don't abuse the system", "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"

Abuse as "treat badly"

Under this definition, abuse is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

maltreat, ill-use, ill-treat, mistreat, step have the same meaning as 'abuse'

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of do by, handle, treat.

Types of abuse

kick around is a type of abuse.

Derivatives of abuse

abuser, maltreater, abusive, mistreatment, maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse are derivatives of 'abuse'.

Example of abuse used within this context

"This boss abuses his workers", "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"

Abuse as "use foul or abusive language towards"

Under this definition, abuse is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

clapperclaw, shout, blackguard have the same meaning as 'abuse'

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of assail, lash out, round, snipe, assault, attack.

Types of abuse

vilify, revile, vituperate, slang, rail, curse are types of 'abuse'.

Derivatives of abuse

abuser, maltreater, abuse, contumely, opprobrious, abusive, scurrilous, insult, revilement, vilification are derivatives of 'abuse'.

Example of abuse used within this context

"The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket", "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"

Abuse as "cruel or inhumane treatment"

Under this definition, abuse is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage have the same meaning as 'abuse'

abuse as a type

'abuse' can be a type of mistreatment.

Types of abuse

child neglect, child abuse, persecution, cruelty, inhuman treatment are types of 'abuse'.

Derivatives of abuse

maltreat, ill-use, ill-treat, mistreat, abuse, step are derivatives of 'abuse'.

Example of abuse used within this context

"the child showed signs of physical abuse"