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abused
  • past participle of abuse.
  • past tense form of abuse.

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The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, noted the report lists more names of abusers than have been released publicly by archdiocese officials.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Melanie Sakoda, a survivor support coordinator in the Bay Area for SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, is also disappointed with Francis’ leadership.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2023

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, was harsh in its assessment of how Benedict dealt with clerical abuse.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

After all charges were dropped in 2015, Jiang sued the boy’s mother and the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Thou hast not sent my spirit Unshriven to thy bar—brief space on earth My span of time, but unto thee I turn, Abused mercy; grant with my last last hour Repentance, and thy promised pardon!

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John