abusing
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Is abusing a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of abusing?
Definition
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