abuser

noun

abus·​er

ə-ˈbyü-zər

plural -s

: one that abuses

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from abusen "to abuse entry 1" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for abuser

• accuser
• diffuser
• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• cruiser
• loser
• user
• multiuser