abused
word · lemma: abuse
/əbˈjuzd/
uh-BYOOZD
/ɐbjˈuːsd/
uh-BYOOZD
Definition
Treated with cruelty or violence, often over a period of time. Can refer to physical, emotional, sexual, or verbal mistreatment.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, legal, and social contexts. 'Abused child', 'abused power'. Not used for minor inconveniences. Can describe people, animals, substances, or rights that have suffered mistreatment.
Spanish: maltratado - abusadoPortuguese (BR): abusado - maltratadoPortuguese (PT): abusado - maltratadoChinese (Simplified): 被虐待 - 被滥用Chinese (Traditional): 被虐待 - 被濫用Hindi: दुरुपयोग किया गया - अत्याचार किया गयाArabic: مُساء إليه - مُعتدى عليهBengali: নির্যাতিত - অপব্যবহৃতRussian: избитый - подвергшийся насилию - злоупотреблённыйJapanese: 虐待されたVietnamese: bị lạm dụng - bị ngược đãiKorean: 학대받은Turkish: istismar edilen - kötüye kullanılanUrdu: بدسلوکی کا شکار - زیادتی کا شکارIndonesian: dianiaya - disalahgunakan
Example Sentences
The organization helps abused children find safe homes.
basic
She felt lonely after being abused by her classmates.
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The teacher reported that a student might have been abused at home.
natural
Many animals are abused and need protection.
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He grew up in a household where he was constantly abused.
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After years of feeling abused, he finally decided to seek help.
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