Be abused to somebody?

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I usually hear the form 'be abused by sb', but sometimes I hear 'be abused to somebody'.

For instance: "It makes him feel good to be abused to her."

I got a little confused, or may be it's my another misheard of the word 'abuse'?

Thanks.

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

abused to her
is wrong
you misheard something

AVim · Answer

Yes, it may not be 'abuse', the speaker has some French words sometimes.
The 'be abused to her' has the meaning 'be attracted to' or the similiar.
Guessing is not that easy for me

Thanks for help!

Yankee · Answer

Hi AVim

You could say "be abusive to somebody". Maybe that's what you heard.

Marius Hancu · Answer

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