Dreaming of Abuse

abuse, mistreatment, verbal abuse · negative

Abuse in a dream points to disputes, jealousy and losses through stubbornness.

What happens in the dream

  • You are in love and are insulted: someone has tried to turn your sweetheart against you, and largely succeeded
  • You use it yourself: unexpected rebuffs and remorse
  • You abuse someone: setbacks, and money lost through overbearing persistence
  • You are abused or insulted: enemies harass you, and a dispute breaks out with someone you do business with
  • You hear abusive language: you draw jealousy and envy

How you felt

  • Hurt: the dream may reflect a recent humiliation
  • Pent-up anger: it may express words you are holding back

Ask yourself

  • Who or what is hurting me right now?
  • Are there words I regret saying?

See also Insult · Quarrel · Dispute · Slander · Jealousy

Source: G. H. Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or What's in a Dream (1901); F. Fontaine, The Golden Wheel Dream-Book and Fortune-Teller (1862); A. H. Noe, The Witches' Dream Book (1885). Also searched as: mistreatment, verbal abuse.

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