abused
/əˈbjuːzd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Overused; used profligately or in excess.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “abused” mean?
Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
Is “abused” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.