exercise vs abuse

abuse vs exercise

exercise and abuse both are nouns.

exercise and abuse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exercise	Yes	No	Yes	No
abuse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, abuse is a hyponym of exercise; that is, abuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exercise:

exercise: the act of using
abuse: improper or excessive use

Other hyponyms of exercise include practice, play, misuse, development, exploitation, recycling, application, practical application.

exercise (noun)	abuse (noun)
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit	improper or excessive use
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding	cruel or inhumane treatment
systematic training by multiple repetitions	a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
the act of using
an action, often used negatively and without consequences
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

exercise (verb)	abuse (verb)
do physical exercise	change the inherent purpose or function of something
give a workout to	use wrongly or improperly or excessively
learn by repetition	use foul or abusive language towards
put to use	treat badly
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

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