Synonyms for abuse

Other words for “abuse”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “abuse”. The most common are maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, insult, revilement.

noun cruel or inhumane treatment

noun a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

noun improper or excessive use

Synonymsmisuse

verb treat badly

verb change the inherent purpose or function of something

verb use foul or abusive language towards

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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