(of a person or animal) treated with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly

abused children

an abused rescue dog

used in a wrong or inappropriate way

‘next generation’ is an abused term

food can be an abused substance

use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse

the judge abused his power by imposing the fines

treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly

riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted

speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way

the referee was abused by players from both teams