Abuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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abuse

 

[ ษ™หˆbjuหs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

physical harm

The improper usage or treatment of an entity often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as physical, emotional, or verbal abuse.

Synonyms

cruelty, harassment, mistreatment

Examples of usage

  • Domestic abuse can have long-lasting effects on the victim.
  • Child abuse is a serious issue that requires immediate attention.
  • She suffered abuse at the hands of her partner for years.
Context #2 | Noun

misuse of power

The misuse of power or authority for harmful or unjust purposes. This can occur in various settings, such as in relationships, institutions, or workplaces.

Synonyms

exploitation, manipulation, oppression

Examples of usage

  • Political abuse of power can lead to corruption and injustice.
  • Abuse of authority in the workplace can create a toxic environment.
  • They accused him of abusing his position for personal gain.
Context #3 | Verb

to mistreat

To treat someone with cruelty or violence, often resulting in physical or emotional harm. It can also refer to the misuse of something for harmful purposes.

Synonyms

exploit, harm, mistreat

Examples of usage

  • She felt abused by her colleagues' constant criticism.
  • He was accused of abusing his power by taking advantage of vulnerable individuals.
  • The company was found to be abusing their monopoly in the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "abuse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคชเคฏเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Missbrauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyalahgunaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะพะฒะถะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naduลผycie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™ๅพ… (ใŽใ‚ƒใใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istismar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์šฉ (๋‚จ์šฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zneuลพitรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zneuลพรญvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปฅ็”จ (lร nyรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zloraba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ misnotkun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ“ แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sui-istifadษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abuso

Etymology

The word 'abuse' originated from the Middle English word 'abusen', which came from the Old French 'abuser' meaning 'misuse, deceive'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of abuse has been recognized throughout history, with efforts to address and prevent various forms of abuse evolving over time.

See also: disuse, disused, misuse, misused, overuse, peruse, reusableness, reuse, reusing, underuse, unusable, unused, usability, usable, usage, used, useful, usefully, usefulness, useless, uselessness, users, using, usual, utensil, utilize.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,521, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.