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Synonyms & Similar Words
tormenter
tyrant
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victimizer
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abuser
mistreater
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misuser
misemployer
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Meaning of Abuser
A person who treats someone badly or unfairly, especially by repeatedly hurting or frightening them.
Definitions
- A person who treats someone badly or unfairly, especially by repeatedly hurting or frightening them
- Someone who uses or exploits something, especially a substance or a system, in a way that is harmful or unjust
- A person who uses language or behavior that is insulting or offensive
Etymology of Abuser
The word "abuser" comes from the verb "abuse", which originated from the Old French "abuser", meaning "to misuse" or "to wrong", and is derived from the Latin "abutere", meaning "to misuse" or "to waste"
Historically, the term "abuser" has been used to describe individuals who engage in various forms of mistreatment or exploitation, including physical, emotional, or psychological abuse
Example Uses
- The authorities arrested the abuser and charged him with assault and battery
- She was a victim of an abuser who controlled her every move and decision
- The company was accused of being an abuser of the environment, polluting the air and water with its toxic waste
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
helper
protector
defender
guardian
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supporter
benefactor
humanitarian
altruist
philanthropist
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friend
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kind
gentle
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
considerate