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Abused
Uh-BYOOZD
/ʌˈbjuːzd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
abused
Dictionary meaning
Subjected to cruel treatment.
Examples
- An abused wife.
- An abused substance.
Synonyms: ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated
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