abusing

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially repeatedly.

  - "He was abusing his power as a boss."
  - "She refused to tolerate her partner's abusing behavior."

• Verb

  To misuse or damage something, especially repeatedly.

  - "The children were abusing the new video game console."
  - "The tenants were abusing the shared living space."

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Synonyms

injure , maltreat , reproach , revile , vilify , vituperate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abusing
misuse , abuse your power , excuse , choose , juice , snooze

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Variants

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

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Forms

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abuses, abused, abusing, abusedly, misuses, misused, misusing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'abuse' comes from the Latin word 'abusus,' meaning 'misuse' or 'excessive use.' It has been in use in English since the late 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'domestic abuse' was first used in the United States in the late 1970s.

2. Bullying can lead to serious health problems, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide.

3. Child abuse is a global problem, with an estimated 150 million children experiencing some form of abuse each year.

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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, often involving physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.

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

3. Bullying: Repeated and intentional harm inflicted on someone, typically through verbal, physical, or social means.

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Culture

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Abuse has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with domestic violence, child abuse, and bullying. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, including paintings, sculptures, and installations. In music, songs about abuse have been popular in various genres, including rock, pop, and hip hop.

How to Memorize "abusing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone repeatedly doing something wrong or causing harm to another person or thing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abuse' with the idea of harm or mistreatment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Abusive Acts: Assault, Bully, Use, Subjugate, Intimidate, Exploit, Subdue.'

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