abused

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abused

An abused dog was rescued and taken to a safe shelter.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Subjected to cruel or violent treatment: Refers to a person or animal that has been treated with cruelty, violence, or injustice.
    • Used improperly or excessively: Refers to a substance, object, or concept that has been misused, overused, or employed in a harmful way.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective (Subjected to cruel treatment):
    • The rescued dog was clearly abused and needed gentle care.
    • She provided shelter for abused women and children.
  • Adjective (Used improperly):
    • The term "freedom" is an often abused concept in political speeches.
    • Abused prescription drugs are a significant public health concern.
Advanced Usage
  • "abused and neglected": A common legal and social services phrase describing someone, especially a child, who has suffered both active maltreatment and a failure to receive proper care.
    • The court's priority is the welfare of abused and neglected children.
  • "sexually abused": Specifically refers to a person who has been subjected to sexual violence or exploitation.
    • The organization offers counseling for sexually abused individuals.
Variants and Related Words
  • Abuse (noun): Cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal; the improper use of something.
    • Child abuse is a serious crime.
    • Drug abuse can lead to addiction.
  • Abuse (verb): To use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; to treat with cruelty or violence.
    • He never abuses his authority as a manager.
    • It is unacceptable to abuse an animal.
  • Abuser (noun): A person who abuses someone or something.
    • The program aims to rehabilitate substance abusers.
Synonyms
  • Mistreated: Treated badly.
  • Maltreated: Treated cruelly or violently.
  • Misused: Used incorrectly or improperly.
  • Exploited: Used unfairly for someone's own advantage.
Related Phrases
  • Cycle of abuse: A pattern in which abusive behavior is repeated across generations or within relationships.
    • Breaking the cycle of abuse requires intervention and support.
  • Substance abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
    • The clinic specializes in treating substance abuse.
abused

An abused dog was rescued and taken to a safe shelter.

Adjective
  1. subjected to cruel treatment
    • an abused wife
  2. used improperly or excessively especially drugs
    • an abused substance

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