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.