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Used

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WordDefinition
utilizedBeing used.
oldnounOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
victimizedHaving been made into a victim or treated like one.
secondhandnoun(of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.
ill-used(chiefly of persons) Having been treated badly.
put-uponAlternative form of put upon. [Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.]
misusedUsed in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
in usecurrently being used
exploitedof persons; taken advantage of

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misusedUsed in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.

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secondhandnoun(of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.
utilizedverbBeing used.
oldnounOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
victimizedHaving been made into a victim or treated like one.
put-uponAlternative form of put upon. [Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.]
ill-used(chiefly of persons) Having been treated badly.
misusedverbUsed in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.
exploitedverbof persons; taken advantage of
in usecurrently being used
usagenounThe act of using something; use, employment.
accustomedFamiliar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person)
familiarnounKnown to one, or generally known; commonplace.
reliancenounThe act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.
applicableSuitable for application, relevant.
popularnounLiked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired.
givennounA condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
purposeverb(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
establishedHaving been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
intendednounPlanned.
consideredverbHaving been carefully thought out; maturely reflected upon.

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