Abuser
noun
A person who treats another person or animal in a cruel or violent way.
He was arrested for being a child abuser.
Often appears as...
- child abuser
- violent abuser
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Disapproving
noun
A person who uses something excessively or in a way that it is not intended for.
He's a drug abuser.
Often appears as...
- drug abuser
- substance abuser
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Disapproving
noun
A person who uses unfair or improper methods.
He is an abuser of the system, causing it to fail.
Often appears as...
- system abuser
- rule abuser
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Disapproving
noun
A person who treats another person or animal in a cruel or violent way.
He was arrested for being a child abuser.
Often appears as...
- child abuser
- violent abuser
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who uses something excessively or in a way that it is not intended for.
He's a drug abuser.
Often appears as...
- drug abuser
- substance abuser
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who uses unfair or improper methods.
He is an abuser of the system, causing it to fail.
Often appears as...
- system abuser
- rule abuser
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cruel Treatment
Specifies someone causing harm or distress to others, especially physically or emotionally.
The court identified him as an abuser of his authority.
Pro Tip 2/3Victim Relationship
Often refers to mistreatment within a domestic or caregiving relationship.
She sought help to escape her abuser.
Pro Tip 3/3Abuse Awareness
The term often appears in discussions or campaigns against domestic violence or animal cruelty.
The shelter provides support for both victims and abusers seeking to change.
Pro Tip 1/3Cruel Treatment
Specifies someone causing harm or distress to others, especially physically or emotionally.
The court identified him as an abuser of his authority.
Pro Tip 2/3Victim Relationship
Often refers to mistreatment within a domestic or caregiving relationship.
She sought help to escape her abuser.
Pro Tip 3/3Abuse Awareness
The term often appears in discussions or campaigns against domestic violence or animal cruelty.
The shelter provides support for both victims and abusers seeking to change.
Pro Tip 1/3Cruel Treatment
Specifies someone causing harm or distress to others, especially physically or emotionally.
The court identified him as an abuser of his authority.
Pro Tip 2/3Victim Relationship
Often refers to mistreatment within a domestic or caregiving relationship.
She sought help to escape her abuser.
Pro Tip 3/3Abuse Awareness
The term often appears in discussions or campaigns against domestic violence or animal cruelty.
The shelter provides support for both victims and abusers seeking to change.
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4 signs of emotional...
Maintaining interpersonal ties with people other than the abuser is crucial, as abusers often try to isolate their targets from others close to them. If you think you might be experiencing emotional abuse, consider sharing your experiences with a trusted friend or relative to get outside support.
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Jane Walsh: The rise of...
One in 10 adults over 60 will be abused during their lifetime. That is five million people every year. Even worse, half of those who develop dementia will experience some kind of abuse. And more often than not, the abuser will be a family member. We never think that this is going to happen
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How Film Captures the...
we all went inside, and that became our safe space. The outside world became the the air, the people. This invisible monster was outside. But as long as you were tucked in your bubble, you were safe. And I’m talking about those of us who are lucky enough not to live locked with an abuser,
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What you need to know...
which an abuser purchases, installs on the device that they want to spy on, usually because they have physical access or they can trick their target into installing it themselves, by saying, you know, "This is a very important program you should install on your device."
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Why domestic violence...
why didn't I walk out I could have left any time to me this is the saddest and most painful question that people ask because we victims know something you usually don't it's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser because the final
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Why domestic violence...
Why didn't I walk out? I could have left any time. To me, this is the saddest and most painful question that people ask, because we victims know something you usually It's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser.
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How we can eliminate...
but what they knew was that her abuse had been broadcast to the world for years on dark web sites dedicated to the sexual abuse of children. And her abuser was incredibly technologically
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Addiction is a disease....
So when you see someone with an addiction, don't think of a drunk or a junkie or an addict or an abuser -- see a person; offer them help; give them kindness and compassion.
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How teachers can help...
that I could stand up for myself in situations. And the day came where I was in the room with my abuser and one other adult. And I told my truth. I told about the abuse.
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An aerialist on...
in my role as a sexual harm prevention educator. I hear their stories firsthand, and know from statistics and experience that the majority of survivors know their abuser
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4 signs of emotional...
Maintaining interpersonal ties with people other than the abuser is crucial, as abusers often try to isolate their targets from others close to them. If you think you might be experiencing emotional abuse, consider sharing your experiences with a trusted friend or relative to get outside support.
Video examples
Jane Walsh: The rise of...
One in 10 adults over 60 will be abused during their lifetime. That is five million people every year. Even worse, half of those who develop dementia will experience some kind of abuse. And more often than not, the abuser will be a family member. We never think that this is going to happen
Video examples
How Film Captures the...
we all went inside, and that became our safe space. The outside world became the the air, the people. This invisible monster was outside. But as long as you were tucked in your bubble, you were safe. And I’m talking about those of us who are lucky enough not to live locked with an abuser,
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What you need to know...
which an abuser purchases, installs on the device that they want to spy on, usually because they have physical access or they can trick their target into installing it themselves, by saying, you know, "This is a very important program you should install on your device."
Video examples
Why domestic violence...
why didn't I walk out I could have left any time to me this is the saddest and most painful question that people ask because we victims know something you usually don't it's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser because the final
Video examples
Why domestic violence...
Why didn't I walk out? I could have left any time. To me, this is the saddest and most painful question that people ask, because we victims know something you usually It's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser.
Video examples
How we can eliminate...
but what they knew was that her abuse had been broadcast to the world for years on dark web sites dedicated to the sexual abuse of children. And her abuser was incredibly technologically
Video examples
Addiction is a disease....
So when you see someone with an addiction, don't think of a drunk or a junkie or an addict or an abuser -- see a person; offer them help; give them kindness and compassion.
Video examples
How teachers can help...
that I could stand up for myself in situations. And the day came where I was in the room with my abuser and one other adult. And I told my truth. I told about the abuse.
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An aerialist on...
in my role as a sexual harm prevention educator. I hear their stories firsthand, and know from statistics and experience that the majority of survivors know their abuser
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
British Royalty
I have often said that domestic violence is characterised by silence: of the abused, of the abuser and of those who don't know how to intervene. But the media have the ability to break this corrosive silence: bringing us the voices of victims; shattering the taboo; and raising awareness of what we can all do to stop this heinous crime.
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Ben Gibbard
American Musician
Everybody has a language or code that they use with their wife or their girlfriend or boyfriend or what have you. It's a language aside from the language they have with strangers. I've always been maybe an abuser of alliteration, but I've always loved it and I like how those words sound together.
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Kevin Bacon
American Actor
I just let the work speak for itself. An actor is not afraid to take risks; to put on different hats; to be a good guy, a bad guy, a victim, an abuser. There are all kinds of people in the world, and playing them is what acting is all about.
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Masha Gessen
Russian Journalist
Violent behavior predicts violent behavior. Obviously not every domestic abuser will become a terrorist. If somebody is prone to violence, and also has radical beliefs, and also feels very slighted, that's when you have the combination.
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Andrew Gillum
American Politician
If you want to own the power of God at your waist belt, you should have a background check. If you are a domestic violence abuser, convicted, you should not have a gun where you could snuff out the lives of your loved ones.
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Luanne Rice
American Novelist
When I was married to an abuser, he'd tell me he wouldn't have to get so angry if only I'd be less demanding, more supportive, more understanding. I hid the truth from everyone, especially myself.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
British Royalty
I have often said that domestic violence is characterised by silence: of the abused, of the abuser and of those who don't know how to intervene. But the media have the ability to break this corrosive silence: bringing us the voices of victims; shattering the taboo; and raising awareness of what we can all do to stop this heinous crime.
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Ben Gibbard
American Musician
Everybody has a language or code that they use with their wife or their girlfriend or boyfriend or what have you. It's a language aside from the language they have with strangers. I've always been maybe an abuser of alliteration, but I've always loved it and I like how those words sound together.
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Kevin Bacon
American Actor
I just let the work speak for itself. An actor is not afraid to take risks; to put on different hats; to be a good guy, a bad guy, a victim, an abuser. There are all kinds of people in the world, and playing them is what acting is all about.
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Masha Gessen
Russian Journalist
Violent behavior predicts violent behavior. Obviously not every domestic abuser will become a terrorist. If somebody is prone to violence, and also has radical beliefs, and also feels very slighted, that's when you have the combination.
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Andrew Gillum
American Politician
If you want to own the power of God at your waist belt, you should have a background check. If you are a domestic violence abuser, convicted, you should not have a gun where you could snuff out the lives of your loved ones.
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Luanne Rice
American Novelist
When I was married to an abuser, he'd tell me he wouldn't have to get so angry if only I'd be less demanding, more supportive, more understanding. I hid the truth from everyone, especially myself.
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