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Def: 1.a person who uses something in a bad, dishonest or harmful way
Example: Drud abusers typically display common signs and symptoms in their physical appearance and/or behavior.
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Def: 2.a person who treats somebody in a cruel or violent way
Example: Abusers are able to stop their abusive behavior when it benefits them.
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Def: 3.a person who speaks to someone in an angry, offensive way
Example: What is wrong is that verbal abusers are "always right!" The pattern is typical: abusers justify their displays of anger or disrespect by blaming the partner.
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