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abused

UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/

Translations

abusedadjective
more abused
Comp.
most abused
Super.
UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/
The employee felt abused by the harsh criticism from his manager.
Сотрудник чувствовал себя оскорбляемым из-за резкой критики со стороны своего менеджера.
The term 'freedom' is often abused in political discourse.
Термин 'свобода' часто злоупотребляемый в политическом дискурсе.
Synonyms
exploited
oppressed
wronged
ill-treated
mistreated
abusednoun
abused
pl
UK
/əˈbjuːzd/
US
/əˈbjuːzd/
Used mainly in plural with the definite article to refer to people who have been subjected to abuse.
abuseverb

abused

Past Simple

abused
Past Simple
abused
Past Participle
abusing
Gerund
UK
/əˈbjuːs/
US
/əˈbjus/
She tends to abuse her authority at work.
Она склонна злоупотреблять своей властью на работе.
He would often abuse his coworkers verbally.
Он часто оскорблял своих коллег словесно.
Additional translations
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Synonyms
abuse
maltreat
mistreat
exploit
ill-treat
injure
harm
misuse
Antonyms
nurture
protect
care

Definitions

abusedadjective
Subjected to harmful or improper treatment.
The abused animal was rescued and taken to a shelter for care.
Misused or used in a way that is not intended or appropriate.
The abused privilege was eventually revoked by the authorities.
abusednoun
People who have been subjected to abuse, especially victims of violence or mistreatment.
The shelter provides counselling and legal support for the abused.
abuseverb
To use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
He abused his position by taking bribes.
To treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
She was accused of abusing her children.
To speak to someone in an insulting and offensive way.
The fans abused the referee after the controversial decision.
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