Abused and Dismal

Abused

Abused adjective - Subjected to cruel treatment.

Dismal and abused are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Abused".

Nearby Words: abuse, abusive, abusing

Dismal

Dismal adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Abused and dismal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abused" instead an adjective "Dismal".

Nearby Word: dismally

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