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consume vs abuse

abuse vs consume

consume is not a noun while abuse is a noun.

consume and abuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
consume No No Yes No
abuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abuse is a hyponym of consume; that is, abuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than consume:
  • consume: use up (resources or materials)
  • abuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
consume (noun) abuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
consume (verb) abuse (verb)
engage fully change the inherent purpose or function of something
serve oneself to, or consume regularly use wrongly or improperly or excessively
use up (resources or materials) use foul or abusive language towards
spend extravagantly treat badly
eat up completely, as with great appetite
destroy completely
Difference between consume and abuse

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