abused
abused · more abused · most abused
Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violenceHaving been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
/əˈbjuːzd/
Meaning
3 sensesHaving been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
Overused; used profligately or in excess.
(obsolete)Deluded, deceived.
More definitions
- subjected to cruel treatment
- used improperly or excessively especially drugs
Forms
more abused, most abused| Comparative | more abused Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most abused Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- subjected to cruel treatment:ill-treatedmaltreatedmistreated
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form