What does ABUSE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /əˈbjus/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 9
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- treat badly“This boss abuses his workers”
- change the inherent purpose or function of something“Don't abuse the system”
- use foul or abusive language towards“The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket”
- use wrongly or improperly or excessively“Her husband often abuses alcohol”
noun
- cruel or inhumane treatment“the child showed signs of physical abuse”
- a rude expression intended to offend or hurt“when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse”
- improper or excessive use“alcohol abuse”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
abuses8abusing10
Anagrams of ABUSE
beaus7
Words inside ABUSE
22 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is ABUSE a valid word in word games?
ABUSE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is ABUSE worth?
ABUSE is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 9 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from ABUSE?
22 other words, including BE, AS, US and USE.