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Recent Examples of abuser
Could the mother’s abuser also be that of the daughter—still unpunished to this day?
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Time, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Detectives found four other similar videos, but could not identify the abuser.
—David Goodhue
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
That turned into me being somewhat an abuser.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Someone in an abusive relationship may be unable to discuss their situation with a provider if the abuser can hear their conversation, Kelly said.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
At its root, financial abuse is typically about control over another individual, as overseeing or restricting a victim’s access to necessary financial resources can force them to be dependent on the abuser.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
She may be moved to fight back not when being attacked but in the lull between violent episodes, when the abuser is momentarily disengaged.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Some even allowed users to export records of chats, which can be dangerous if the victim’s abuser monitors or has access to the email account used.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
At one point, the accused abuser's ex-wife reported the inappropriate relationship to school higher-ups, attorneys said.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Time, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Detectives found four other similar videos, but could not identify the abuser.
—David Goodhue
april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
That turned into me being somewhat an abuser.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Someone in an abusive relationship may be unable to discuss their situation with a provider if the abuser can hear their conversation, Kelly said.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
At its root, financial abuse is typically about control over another individual, as overseeing or restricting a victim’s access to necessary financial resources can force them to be dependent on the abuser.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
She may be moved to fight back not when being attacked but in the lull between violent episodes, when the abuser is momentarily disengaged.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Some even allowed users to export records of chats, which can be dangerous if the victim’s abuser monitors or has access to the email account used.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
At one point, the accused abuser's ex-wife reported the inappropriate relationship to school higher-ups, attorneys said.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuser
Noun
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For Iran, what counts is resistance, against arrogant and wicked oppressors, chiefly the United States and Israel.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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That would overlook how quickly Israel’s allies can turn into tomorrow’s religious oppressors.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Incredibly, one of Schiller's torturers, Jorge Delgado - the Sun Gym member who had first told Lugo about Schiller and his millions - ended up helping the federal government make their case.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His torturers shattered his hands and paraded him around the stadium, taunting him to try to play his guitar.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Of course, that conservative approach is often wrecked by QB harassers such as Lawrence and Williams, part of a defense that ranked seventh in the NFL in sacks.—
Eric Branch,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the lawsuit argued, law enforcement in the area where the harasser lived should have served the papers.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Shakespeare humanizes the Elizabethan stage stereotype of the villainous Jew by giving Shylock ample reason for wanting to get back at his Christian persecutors.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Paul was a former persecutor of Christians who became a missionary and was later beheaded in Rome.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
23 Nov. 2025
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In natural systems, pests seldom reach outbreak levels because predators, parasitoids, and disease organisms (collectively called natural enemies) keep populations in check.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Targeting property Iran’s judiciary has begun seizing the property of public figures critical of the country’s rulers, under an anti-espionage law approved during last year’s 12-day war with Israel that punishes media and cultural activities deemed to support Iran’s enemies.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Created by writer Roger Stern and artist George Pérez, the character is depicted at various times in DC’s comics as an antagonist, ally and would-be love interest to Superman.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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It is named after and run by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), the profoundly complex antagonist from the original series.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But as Johnson celebrated the tongue-in-cheek jab at ICE, a heckler shouted behind a row of television cameras.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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There were a couple of hecklers inside.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Control of the criminal term was ceded to the race-baiters and radical left in an act of political mollification.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rage baiters, in short, reflect the dark side of the attention economy.—
Roger J. Kreuz,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Abuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuser. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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