abuser
noun
Simple meaning
A person who harms or treats someone badly.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əbˈjuzɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
One who abuses someone or something.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: One who abuses someone or something.
An 'abuser' is the perpetrator of abuse. This term is often used in legal, psychological, or social contexts, distinguishing the active party from the victim. It can also refer to someone who misuses substances.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Support group meeting
“Leaving your abuser is a difficult but crucial step towards healing.”
News report
“Police apprehended the alleged abuser after a lengthy investigation.”
Public health campaign
“An abuser often isolates their victim from friends and family.”
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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A person who takes drugs.
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