Abused and Defend

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Abused adjective - Subjected to cruel treatment.

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Defend is an antonym for abused in topics: take advantage of, attack with words, physically hurt or injure, use wrongly.

Nearby Words: abuse, abusive, abusing

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Abused is an antonym for defend.

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