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Etymology of the English word abused

the English word abused
derived from the English word abuse
derived from the Old French word abuser
derived from the Old French word abus
derived from the Latin word abusus (abusing, misuse, wasting)
derived from the Latin word abuti (waste, squander; abuse)
using the Latin prefix ab- (away; wrongly, badly)
derived from the Latin word uti (use, make use of, enjoy)
derived from the Latin word usus (use, enjoyment; experience)
derived from the Latin word uti (use, make use of, enjoy)




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