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abuses

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Is abuses a Scrabble word?

Yes, abuses is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 8 points in Scrabble.

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

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "abuses"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "abuses"?

Scrabble
8 points
A1
B3
U1
S1
E1
S1
Words With Friends
10 points
A1
B4
U2
S1
E1
S1

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