abused

1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈbyüzd 

: subjected to harmful or improper treatment : having suffered abuse

providing support for abused children/women

abused

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of abuse entry 2

Examples of abused in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At the end of the poem, Odysseus transforms from an abused guest to a murderous host, neither of which is ideal. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

Sara O’Meara is a cofounder and CEO of Childhelp, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. — Sara O'Meara, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

More than two dozen abused animals were removed from a Brooklyn apartment, where they were cramped in cages, many covered with urine and feces, officials said Friday. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

The annual event supports the rescue, rehabilitation and care of abused and neglected exotic animals and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the sanctuary. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for abused

• disabused
• overused
• underused
• unexcused
• accused
• amused
• bemused
• confused
• contused
• defused
• diffused
• disused