Abuses

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of abuse: to treat a person or thing badly or to make improper use of something.

“She abuses her position of authority by demanding favours from junior staff.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈbjuːsɪz/

Related Words

Synonyms

misuse

Antonyms

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Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in ES, a common verb inflection with the B as the highest-scoring tile.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, plays well as a pluralised noun or third-person verb form.

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