ABUSE
/əˈbjuːs/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ABUSE
noun
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Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
"All abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad."
- Misuse; improper use; perversion.
verb
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To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
"He abused his authority."
- To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.
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Anagrams of ABUSE
beaus7
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About the word ABUSE
Is "ABUSE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ABUSE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ABUSE" worth?
In Scrabble, "ABUSE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ABUSE" mean?
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
What are the anagrams of "ABUSE"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ABUSE: BEAUS.