Abuser

usgb/əˈbjuːzər/
noun

A person who treats another person or animal in a cruel or violent way.

He was arrested for being a child abuser.
Visual representation of "abuser" - A person who treats another person or animal in a cruel or violent way.

Often appears as...

  • child abuser
  • violent abuser

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Disapproving

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Cruel Treatment

Specifies someone causing harm or distress to others, especially physically or emotionally.

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The court identified him as an abuser of his authority.
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Victim Relationship

Often refers to mistreatment within a domestic or caregiving relationship.

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She sought help to escape her abuser.
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Abuse Awareness

The term often appears in discussions or campaigns against domestic violence or animal cruelty.

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The shelter provides support for both victims and abusers seeking to change.
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