Antonyms for abusing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : verb uh-byooz; noun uh-byoos

Phonetic Transcription : verb əˈbyuz; noun əˈbyus

Definition of abusing

Origin : mid-15c., "improper practice," from Old French abus (14c.), from Latin abusus (see abuse (v.)). Earlier in Middle English was abusion "wicked act or practice, shameful thing, violation of decency" (early 14c.), "an insult" (mid-14c.).

verb physically hurt or injure
verb use wrongly
verb attack with words
verb take advantage of

Example sentences :

Now, sir, where's the good of your abusing me, as if it was my fault?
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Abusing Gurard, I went upstairs to my mother, whom I found at the open door.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I am charged with being "dissatisfied with every thing, and abusing every body."
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

My-Boots understood, and again set to abusing the old Jew Colombe.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

He was abusing the ardent faith and trust of his disciples, this false apostle!
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Everybody is abusing him now, and railing at him and insulting him.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

How he would like to catch somebody else abusing her that way!
Extract from : « Hooking Watermelons » by Edward Bellamy

There will be a half a dozen speeches, each vying with the other in abusing me.
Extract from : « No Surrender! » by G. A. Henty

He had early become a bully, abusing smaller and weaker boys.
Extract from : « A Campfire Girl's First Council Fire » by Jane L. Stewart

Take my advice, therefore, and abstain from abusing your gun.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 10, 1892 » by Various

Synonyms for abusing

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