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eat up vs abuse

abuse vs eat up

eat up is not a noun while abuse is a noun.

eat up and abuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eat up No No Yes No
abuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abuse is a hyponym of eat up; that is, abuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than eat up:
  • eat up: use up (resources or materials)
  • abuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
eat up (noun) abuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
eat up (verb) abuse (verb)
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table change the inherent purpose or function of something
use up (resources or materials) use wrongly or improperly or excessively
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing use foul or abusive language towards
treat badly
Difference between eat up and abuse

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