abusers
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //əbˈjuzɝz// UK //ɐbjˈuːsəz// abusers
n. people who treat others in a cruel, violent, or unfair way. It can also refer to people who use something, like a drug or a system, in a harmful or illegal way.
n. people who treat others with cruelty or violence, or who use a substance or system in an improper or harmful manner.
The charity provides support for victims and works to stop abusers.
The new legislation aims to identify and prosecute domestic abusers while providing safe housing for those affected by their actions.
The report highlighted how systemic failures allowed repeat abusers to remain in positions of power within the organization for decades without facing any legal consequences.
Usage
The plural form of 'abuser'; refers to a group of people who commit acts of abuse.