abuser — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who abuses someone or something.

   Examples

   drug abuser

   cocaine abuser

   More examples (5)

   child abuser

   abuser of my generosity

   Child sexual abusers are highly manipulative in their befriending of parents and children and are able to deceive all types of family.

   [The person] who was going to visit her with his wife had a physical resemblance to the abuser, so some of her inside children had a strong reaction of fear and revulsion to him. They were afraid to look at the face of the guest in case he was the abuser.

   Ordinary people have already been face-swapped into videos for humorous or prank purposes and there is no reason to believe that abusers, harassers, stalkers, and blackmailers will not soon be face-swapping victims into compromising video as part of their arsenal.

2. One who uses in an illegal or wrongful use.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

Noun

1. someone who abuses

   Synonyms

   maltreater

   Broader terms

   wrongdoeroffender