abused

Words with a similar base: abused

'abused'

[mistreat.v.01] as in: treat badly

Examples:
This boss abuses his workers
She is always stepping on others to get ahead

'abused'

[pervert.v.03] as in: change the inherent purpose or function of something

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

'abused'

[abuse.v.03] as in: use foul or abusive language towards

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

'abused'

[abuse.v.04] as in: use wrongly or improperly or excessively

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

'abused'

[abused.s.01] as in: used improperly or excessively especially drugs

Examples:
an abused substance

'abused'

[abused.a.02] as in: subjected to cruel treatment

Examples:
an abused wife

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