Abusing and Using

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Using and abusing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Using" instead an adjective "Abusing".

Nearby Words: abuse, abusive, abused

Using noun - An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

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Abusing and using are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abusing" instead an adjective "Using".

Nearby Word: use

There are rumors of his using/abusing other substances, but these are best not discussed online unless one enjoys Internet Backdraft.

Source: Music / Hideto Matsumoto
The key thing about these deaths is that you can see and hear the killers continue using or abusing Fiona's corpse after she has died.

Source: Have a Nice Death
Booth has no problem using and abusing Mexicans, oh, and by the way, can you pass him another taco at lunchtime...?

Source: Film / Machete

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