abused
To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
Word facts
Definition of Abused
To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
Example sentences
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He abused his authority.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does abused have?
Abused has 2 syllables: abu·sed. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is abused?
Abused is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for abused?
Words with similar meanings to abused include injure, maltreat, reproach, revile. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use abused in a sentence?
Example: "He abused his authority."
What words start with the same letter as abused?
Abused starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does abused have?
Abused has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.