abused

Other forms: abusedly

Definitions of abused
  1. adjective
    subjected to cruel treatment
    synonyms: ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated
    battered
    exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury
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    antonyms:
    unabused
    not physically abused; treated properly
  2. adjective
    used improperly or excessively especially drugs
    synonyms:
    misused
    used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
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