Is “Abusing” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
ABUSING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Abusing

verb
  1. 1.To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert

    He abused his authority.

  2. 2.To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.

  3. 3.To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage.

Synonyms: injure, maltreat, reproach, revile, vilify, vituperate