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abuse vs consume

consume vs abuse

abuse is a noun but consume is not a noun.

abuse and consume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abuse Yes No Yes No
consume No No Yes No
As verbs, consume is a hypernym of abuse; that is, consume is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:
  • abuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of abuse include deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out.
As verbs, consume is a hypernym of abuse; that is, consume is a word with a broader meaning than abuse:
  • abuse: use wrongly or improperly or excessively
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
Other hypernyms of abuse include deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out.
abuse (noun) consume (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
abuse (verb) consume (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something engage fully
use wrongly or improperly or excessively serve oneself to, or consume regularly
use foul or abusive language towards use up (resources or materials)
treat badly spend extravagantly
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
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