abusee

noun

abus·​ee ə-ˌbyü-ˈzē 

plural abusees

: a person who is physically or emotionally abused by someone : a victim of abuse

Mills wants experts to meet with abusers, abusees, and their family and friends to discuss abuse problems.

—C. Douglas Kern, National Review, 8 Mar. 2004

Word History

Etymology

abuse entry 1 + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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