Abused - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈbjuːzd|  American pronunciation of the word abused
Brit.  |əˈbjuːzd|  British pronunciation of the word abused
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto abuse
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto abuse

adjective

- used improperly or excessively especially drugs
an abused substance

Extra examples

Richard abused his body for years with heroin and cocaine.

And abused her all the night until the morning. (the Holy Bible)

He abused his body with years of heavy drinking.

He had abused his first car by not taking care of it.

She abused her friend's trust.

He abused my confidence by letting this secret be known.

The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay.

She was sexually abused as a child.

Williams abused his position as Mayor to give jobs to his friends.

Morris abused the trust the firm had shown in him.

Many soldiers in Belfast are verbally abused.

He came to the help of another driver who was being racially abused by three white passengers.

James abused his body for years with heroin and cocaine.

The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client

The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket

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