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abused vs misused

misused vs abused

abused and misused both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abused No Yes No No
misused No Yes No No
abused (adjective) misused (adjective)
subjected to cruel treatment used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
Difference between abused and misused

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