Abused

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Subjected to improper or excessive use, particularly in reference to substances or the mistreatment of a person.

“The abused medication had been taken far beyond the recommended dosage.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈbjuːzd/

Syllables

a·bused

Related Words

Synonyms

mistreatedharmed

Antonyms

unabused

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with AB and ends in ED, a common adjective pattern, the U in the middle is easy to miss.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, the B scores 3 and the word can hook into many two-letter extensions.

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Anagrams of Abused

Words that use exactly the same letters as “abused”.

daubes

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “abused” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

abased abuser abuses amused

Words you can make from Abused

Shorter words formed from the letters in “abused”.

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “abused”.

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