Word: abuse
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
buse
Definition: Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment.
Morphemes:
Affix: ab-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Away from; outside of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab-
Language: la
Decoded: ab-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: from, away, away from
Affix: use
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūtor
Language: la
Decoded: utor
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I consume.
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun