Looking for the meaning of the word ABUSED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABUSED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Abused
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbjuːzd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a person or animal) treated with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly
Short Definition:treated with cruelty or violence
Examples:- abused children
- an abused rescue dog
Definition:
used in a wrong or inappropriate way
Short Definition:used in wrong or inappropriate way
Examples:- ‘next generation’ is an abused term
- food can be an abused substance
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