Abused and Powerless

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Abused adjective - Subjected to cruel treatment.

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

Nearby Words: abuse, abusive, abusing

Powerless adjective - Unable to act or achieve one's purpose.

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Abused and powerless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abused" instead an adjective "Powerless".

Nearby Words: power, powerful, powerfully

One where their past selves are an abused little child and a powerless spirit.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Harry Potter Peggy Sue
In general, Goosebumps really delves into this trope by virtue of being a series where children are constantly victimized, threatened, stalked, abused, or even killed; and every adult is either completely powerless to help them, or is involved with the horrific plot at hand.

Source: Adult Fear / Literature

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