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Abused - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Abused' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Abused [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Abuse

Meaning of 'Abused' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . abused [ a]
Meaning (1):
- subjected to cruel treatment
Example in sentence:
  • an abused wife
2 . abused [ s]
Meaning (2):
- used improperly or excessively especially drugs
Example in sentence:
  • an abused substance