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abusedly

|a-bused-ly|

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/əˈbjuːzɪdli/

(abused)

misuse or mistreatment

Base FormAdverb
abusedabusedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'abusedly' originates from the English word 'abuse,' which comes from the Latin word 'abusus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'usus' meant 'use.'

Historical Evolution

'abusus' transformed into the Old French word 'abus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abuse' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to use wrongly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to treat with cruelty or violence.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is characterized by abuse or misuse.

He spoke abusedly about the system that had failed him.

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Last updated: 2025/04/09 14:36