abuses
Is it a Scrabble word? See definition, points, and words you can make.
Is abuses a Scrabble word?
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of abuses?
Definition
noun (English)
1. cruel or inhumane treatmentExamples: "the child showed signs of physical abuse"Synonyms: abuse, ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurtExamples: "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"Synonyms: abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
3. improper or excessive useExamples: "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of public funds"Synonyms: abuse, misuse
verb (English)
1. treat badlyExamples: "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"Synonyms: abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step
2. change the inherent purpose or function of somethingExamples: "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"Synonyms: abuse, misuse, pervert
3. use foul or abusive language towardsExamples: "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"Synonyms: abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw, shout
4. use wrongly or improperly or excessivelyExamples: "Her husband often abuses alcohol"; "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"Synonyms: abuse
Definition source: Wiktionary