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abuser

[əˈbjuːzə(r)]

abuser Definition

  • 1a person who uses something or someone in a way that is harmful or cruel, especially for their own pleasure or benefit
  • 2a person who physically or emotionally harms another person, especially a spouse or partner, on a regular basis

Using abuser: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abuser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was an abuser of drugs and alcohol.

  • Example

    She was the victim of an abuser in her previous relationship.

  • Example

    The company was accused of being an abuser of workers' rights.

  • Example

    Child abusers should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

abuser Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abuser

Phrases with abuser

  • a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol

    Example

    The rehab center provides treatment for substance abusers.

  • a person who mistreats or neglects animals

    Example

    The animal shelter works to rescue animals from abusive homes and find them new families.

  • a person who physically, emotionally, or financially abuses an elderly person

    Example

    The nursing home was shut down after reports of elder abuse surfaced.

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Summary: abuser in Brief

An 'abuser' [əˈbjuːzə(r)] is a person who uses something or someone in a harmful or cruel way, often for their own pleasure or benefit. It can also refer to a person who physically or emotionally harms another person, especially a spouse or partner, on a regular basis. Examples include drug and alcohol abusers, animal abusers, and elder abusers. Synonyms include maltreater, perpetrator, offender, and tormentor.