ABUSED
Dictionary entry overview: What does abused mean? • ABUSED (adjective)
The adjective ABUSED has 2 senses:
1. used improperly or excessively especially drugs
2. subjected to cruel treatment
Familiarity information: ABUSED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ABUSED (adjective)
Meaning:
Used improperly or excessively especially drugs
Context example:
an abused substance
Similar:
misused (used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose)
Meaning:
Subjected to cruel treatment
Synonyms:
ill-treated; maltreated; mistreated; abused
Context example:
an abused wife
Similar:
battered (exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury)
Antonym:
unabused (not physically abused; treated properly)
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