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abuser

/əˈbjuː.zɚ/
a · bus · er
Adverb:abusively
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Plural:abusers
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Adjective:abusive
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• noun

1

A person who treats another person or animal with cruelty, violence, or emotional mistreatment, especially regularly or repeatedly.

Example

"The community shelter provides safe housing and legal counseling for survivors escaping a domestic abuser."

2

A person who uses something improperly, excessively, or for a wrong purpose, such as someone who habitually misuses drugs, alcohol, or a position of authority.

Example

"The rehabilitation clinic offers specialized outpatient programs designed to help a chronic substance abuser recover."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word derives from Middle English, combining the verb 'abuse' (from Old French 'abuser' and Latin 'abusus', meaning 'having used up' or 'misused') with the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abuser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abuser
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