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expend vs abuse

abuse vs expend

expend is not a noun while abuse is a noun.

expend and abuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expend No No Yes No
abuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abuse is a hyponym of expend; that is, abuse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expend:
  • expend: use up (resources or materials)
  • abuse: change the inherent purpose or function of something
expend (noun) abuse (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
expend (verb) abuse (verb)
use up (resources or materials) change the inherent purpose or function of something
pay out use wrongly or improperly or excessively
use foul or abusive language towards
treat badly
Difference between expend and abuse

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