Abused

Abused

Abused (/əˈbjuːzd/), derived from the Latin word 'abusus', is a term used in medicine and psychology to describe the mistreatment or misuse of an individual or substance.

Etymology

The term 'abused' originates from the Latin word 'abusus', which means 'misused' or 'misapplied'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

Related Terms

• Abuse: The act of intentionally causing harm to others, either physically, emotionally, or sexually.
• Physical abuse: A form of abuse where physical harm is inflicted upon another.
• Emotional abuse: A form of abuse where emotional harm is inflicted upon another.
• Sexual abuse: A form of abuse where sexual actions are forced upon another without their consent.
• Substance abuse: The misuse of drugs or alcohol, often to the point of addiction.

Pronunciation

Abused is pronounced as /əˈbjuːzd/.

See Also

• Domestic violence
• Child abuse
• Elder abuse
• Neglect
• Trauma

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Abused
• Wikipedia's article - Abused

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