abuser

Meanings

• noun

  A person who mistreats or harms, especially physically or emotionally, someone under their protection or responsibility.

  - "John was an abuser who beat his wife regularly."
  - "The abuser was arrested for child neglect."
  - "She left her abusive husband to protect her children."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abuser
misuser , abused , infuser , confused

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Variants

List of all variants of abuser that leads to same result
abusable , abuse , abused , abuser , abusers , abuses , abusing

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Etymology

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The term 'abuser' comes from the Latin word 'abusus', meaning misuse or maltreatment.

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Trivia

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1. Domestic violence affects people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

2. Child abuse can lead to long-term health and psychological issues for the victim.

3. The first recorded use of the term 'abuser' was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Domestic violence: A pattern of behavior used by one partner to maintain power and control over another in an intimate relationship.

2. Child abuse: Physical, emotional, or sexual harm inflicted upon a child by an adult or older adolescent.

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Culture

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The term 'abuser' has been used extensively in various forms of media to shed light on domestic violence and child abuse. It is a significant issue in society and has been the focus of numerous campaigns to raise awareness and prevent such incidents.

How to Memorize "abuser"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person mistreating or harming someone they are supposed to protect.
   - Imagine the emotional and physical toll on the victim.
   - Think about the power dynamics at play and the control the abuser holds over the situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'abuser' with words like 'mistreatment', 'harm', 'control', and 'power dynamics'.
   - Think about how an abuser manipulates and exploits their victim.
   - Consider the long-term consequences of abuse on the victim.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MISUSE' to remember the definition: 'M' - Mistreatment, 'I' - Inflict Harm, 'S' - Subjugate, 'U' - Use Power, 'E' - Exploit.

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