simple past tense and past participle of abuse
"The children were abused by their parents in a tragic case that shocked the community."
In plain English: Abused means to be treated badly, hurtfully, or unfairly by someone else.
"The coach was abused by angry fans after the team lost the game."
Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
"The abused woman finally found courage to leave her home and seek help from social services."
In plain English: Abused means being treated badly, hurtfully, or unfairly by someone else.
"The abused equipment was too damaged to be fixed again."
Usage: Use this adjective to describe someone who has suffered physical, emotional, or sexual harm from another person. It specifically refers to the state of being a victim rather than describing an action performed by the abuser.