noun
abuser
uh-BYOO-zuh
Abuser (noun) means a person who mistreats or is violent toward another person. Example: “The support line helps victims safely leave an abuser.”
noun
1
A person who mistreats or is violent toward another person.
"The support line helps victims safely leave an abuser."
2
Someone who misuses something, such as a drug or a system.
"The clinic offers treatment programs for substance abusers."
How to use abuser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who abuses another person, or who misuses something like drugs or a privilege.
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Word forms
- Plural
- abusers
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Etymology
Formed from abuse plus the agent suffix -er, "one who does."
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Rhymes for abuser
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What does “abuser” mean?
The word “abuser” means a person who mistreats or is violent toward another person. In plain terms, someone who abuses another person, or who misuses something like drugs or a privilege.
How do you pronounce “abuser”?
“Abuser” is pronounced uh-BYOO-zuh (/əˈbju.zɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “abuser” in a sentence?
Here is “abuser” used in a sentence: “The support line helps victims safely leave an abuser.”
What part of speech is “abuser”?
“Abuser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “abuser” have?
“Abuser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who mistreats or is violent toward another person.
