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exhaust vs abuse

abuse vs exhaust

exhaust and abuse both are nouns.

exhaust and abuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhaust Yes No Yes No
abuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abuse is a hyponym of exhaust; that is, abuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exhaust:
  • exhaust: use up (resources or materials)
  • abuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
exhaust (noun) abuse (noun)
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged improper or excessive use
gases ejected from an engine as waste products cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
exhaust (verb) abuse (verb)
wear out completely change the inherent purpose or function of something
eliminate (a substance) use wrongly or improperly or excessively
use up the whole supply of use foul or abusive language towards
use up (resources or materials) treat badly
deplete
Difference between exhaust and abuse

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