🚫abuse (abus)

verb, noun
/əˈbjuːs/ (verb), /əˈbjuːs/ (noun)
abus (abus)

Signification

to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Traduction de la signification
utiliser quelque chose de manière nuisible; traiter quelqu'un mal ou cruellement
utiliser quelque chose de maniere nuisible; traiter quelqu'un mal ou cruellement

Phrases d'exemple

He was accused of abusing his power.

Il a été accusé d'abuser de son pouvoir.
Il a ete accuse d'abuser de son pouvoir.

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.
L'abus de pouvoir a conduit à sa démission.

Expressions d'exemple

substance abuse
abus de substances
abus de substances

Synonymes

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

Antonymes

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

Collocations

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

Vocabulaires connexes

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