Word Study
abused
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective abused has 2 senses
- abused(s = adj.all) Array - used improperly or excessively especially drugs; "an abused substance"
- abused(a = adj.all) ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated - subjected to cruel treatment; "an abused wife" Antonym: unabused
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