Definition of Abused

Adjective: abused u'byoozd

Used improperly or excessively especially drugs
"an abused substance"
Subjected to cruel treatment
"an abused wife";
- ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated

Verb: abuse u'byooz

Treat badly
"This boss abuses his workers";
- mistreat, maltreat, ill-use, step, ill-treat
Change the inherent purpose or function of something
"Don't abuse the system";
- pervert, misuse
Use foul or abusive language towards
"The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket";
- clapperclaw [archaic], blackguard, shout
Use wrongly, improperly or excessively
"Her husband often abuses alcohol"; "while she was pregnant, she abused drugs"
Subject to sexual assault
"she was abused by her uncle";
- sexually assault