Abuser

Pronunciation: /əˈbjuːzər/

Definitions of abuser

noun a person who uses something to bad effect or for a bad purpose, especially a person who mistreats others

Example Sentences

A1 The abuser was arrested for domestic violence.

A2 She finally left her abuser and sought help from a shelter.

B1 The abuser was sentenced to anger management classes.

B2 The abuser's behavior was deemed unacceptable by the court.

C1 The abuser's manipulation tactics were carefully documented by the therapist.

C2 The abuser's psychological profile was analyzed by forensic experts.

Examples of abuser in a Sentence

formal The abuser was sentenced to ten years in prison for their crimes.

informal I heard that the abuser got caught and is finally facing consequences.

slang That abuser is a total scumbag, they deserve to rot in jail.

figurative The abuser's toxic behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the community.

Grammatical Forms of abuser

• plural: abusers
• comparative: more abusive
• superlative: most abusive
• present tense: abuses
• future tense: will abuse
• perfect tense: has abused
• continuous tense: is abusing
• singular: abuser
• positive degree: abuser
• infinitive: to abuse
• gerund: abusing
• participle: abused

Origin and Evolution of abuser

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abuser' originated from the Latin word 'abusus', which means 'to misuse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abuser' has come to be associated with someone who mistreats or harms others, particularly in the context of power dynamics or relationships. It has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors beyond just physical abuse, including emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse.