🚫abuse (abús)

verb, noun
/əˈbjuːs/ (verb), /əˈbjuːs/ (noun)
abuso (abuso)

Meaning

to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Traducción del significado
usar algo de manera dañina; tratar a alguien mal o cruelmente
usar algo de manera danina; tratar a alguien mal o cruelmente

Oraciones de ejemplo

He was accused of abusing his power.

Fue acusado de abusar de su poder.
Fue acusado de abusar de su poder.

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

El abuso de poder llevó a su renuncia.
El abuso de poder llevó a su renuncia.

Expresiones de ejemplo

substance abuse
abuso de sustancias
abuso de sustancias

Synonyms

mistreat, misuse, exploit, harm, oppress, mistreatment, maltreatment, exploitation
Entrada 1
mistreat, misuse, exploit, harm, oppress
Entrada 2
mistreatment, misuse, maltreatment, exploitation

Antonyms

respect, protect, cherish, care, protection, proper use
Entrada 1
respect, protect, cherish
Entrada 2
care, protection, proper use, respect

Colocaciones

child abuse, drug abuse, verbal abuse, abuse of power, physical abuse
Entrada 1
child abuse, drug abuse, verbal abuse, abuse of power
Entrada 2
abuse of power, physical abuse, drug abuse

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