habit vs abuse

habit and abuse both are nouns.

habit and abuse both are verbs.

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

As nouns, abuse is a hypernym of habit; that is, abuse is a word with a broader meaning than habit:

habit: excessive use of drugs
abuse: improper or excessive use

Other hypernyms of habit include misuse.

habit (noun)	abuse (noun)
excessive use of drugs	improper or excessive use
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition	cruel or inhumane treatment
a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order	a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)
an established custom
the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

habit (verb)	abuse (verb)
put a habit on	change the inherent purpose or function of something
	use wrongly or improperly or excessively
	use foul or abusive language towards
	treat badly

Difference between habit and abuse

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