abuse - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

cruel or inhumane treatment

Synonyms

• abuse
• ill-treatment
• ill-usage
• maltreatment

More generic

• mistreatment

More specific

• child abuse
• child neglect
• cruelty
• inhuman treatment
• persecution

Noun

improper or excessive use

Synonyms

• abuse
• misuse

More generic

• employment
• exercise
• usage
• use
• utilisation
• utilization

More specific

• drug abuse
• habit
• substance abuse

Noun

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Synonyms

• abuse
• contumely
• insult
• revilement
• vilification

More generic

• discourtesy
• disrespect

More specific

• billingsgate
• cut
• invective
• low blow
• scurrility
• stinger
• vitriol
• vituperation

Verb

change the inherent purpose or function of something

Synonyms

• abuse
• misuse
• pervert

More generic

• expend
• use

More specific

• fracture
• take in vain

Verb

use wrongly or improperly or excessively

Synonyms

• abuse

More generic

• expend
• use

Verb

use foul or abusive language towards

Synonyms

• abuse
• blackguard
• clapperclaw
• shout

More generic

• assail
• assault
• attack
• lash out
• round
• snipe

More specific

• curse
• rail
• revile
• slang
• vilify
• vituperate

Verb

treat badly

Synonyms

• abuse
• ill-treat
• ill-use
• maltreat
• mistreat
• step

More generic

• do by
• handle
• treat

More specific

• kick around

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