abused

(verb) treat badly. Synonyms: mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat. Examples: "This boss abuses his workers." "She is always stepping on others to get ahead."

(verb) change the inherent purpose or function of something. Synonyms: pervert, misuse, abuse. Examples: "Don't abuse the system." "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers."

(verb) use foul or abusive language towards. Synonyms: abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout. Examples: "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket." "The angry mother shouted at the teacher."

(verb) use wrongly or improperly or excessively. Synonyms: abuse. Examples: "Her husband often abuses alcohol." "While she was pregnant, she abused drugs."

(adj) used improperly or excessively especially drugs. Example: "An abused substance."

(adj) subjected to cruel treatment. Synonyms: abused (vs. unabused), ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated. Example: "An abused wife."