abusee
|a-busee|
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/əˈbjuːsi/
victim of abuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abusee' originates from English, specifically the word 'abuse,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'use' meant 'to use.'
Historical Evolution
'abuse' changed from the Old French word 'abus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abuse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to misuse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to treat someone with cruelty or violence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/09 14:51
