abused

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-bused (2)

English Definition

Treated with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

Example Sentence

The abused child was rescued.

US IPA /əˈbjuːzd/

UK IPA /əˈbjuːzd/

mistreated exploited harmed maltreated

cherished protected respected