abuse

• اسم يشير إلى المعاملة الخاطئة أو الضارة أو الجائرة لإنسان أو حيوان أو مادة أو نظام، وغالباً ما تتضمن ضرراً جسدياً أو لفظياً أو عاطفياً. كما تعني الاستخدام السيئ أو المفرط لشيء ما.

A noun referring to the improper, harmful, or unjust treatment of a person, animal, substance, or system, often involving physical, verbal, or emotional harm.

غير معدود

1. Cruel or violent treatmentB2formal

   The improper or harmful treatment of a person or animal, often involving physical or emotional harm.

   إساءة المعاملة

   • The organization works to prevent child abuse.
   • He suffered years of emotional abuse from his partner.
   • Animal abuse is a serious crime in many countries.

   المرادفاتbrutalitycrueltyharmill-treatmentinjurymaltreatmentmistreatmentviolence

   الأضدادcaregentlenesskindnessprotection

2. Insulting languageB2formal

   Rude or offensive words directed at someone.

   الإساءة اللفظية

   • The player was sent off for shouting abuse at the referee.
   • She endured a stream of verbal abuse from the angry customer.
   • Hate speech and racial abuse are unacceptable in any society.

   المرادفاتdefamationinvectivename callingrevilementscurrilityvilificationvituperation

   الأضدادcomplimentpraise

3. Misuse of somethingB2formal

   The improper or excessive use of something, especially a substance or a position of power.

   إساءة الاستخدام

   • Drug abuse can lead to serious health problems.
   • The investigation revealed widespread abuse of public funds.
   • Alcohol abuse is a major concern in many communities.

   المرادفاتexploitationmisapplicationmisuseperversion

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على استعمال شيء استعمالاً ضارًّا أو خاطئًا أو مفرطًا، أو على معاملة شخص بقسوة أو عنف أو إساءة.

A verb used to indicate the act of using something in a harmful, improper, or excessive way, or treating someone with cruelty or violence.

1. Misuse or mistreatB2formal

   To use something in a harmful, improper, or excessive way.

   إساءة الاستخدام

   • He abused his power as manager by favoring his friends.
   • She abused the trust placed in her by the company.
   • They abused the system to get extra benefits.

   المرادفاتexploitmaltreatmisapplymishandlemistreatmisusepervert

   الأضدادcarecherishprotectrespect

2. Treat cruelly or violentlyB2formal

   To treat someone with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

   إساءة المعاملة

   • The prisoner was physically abused by the guards.
   • She was emotionally abused by her partner for years.
   • Children should never be abused in any way.

   المرادفاتassaultbatterbeatharmhurtill-treatinjuremaltreatmistreatmisuse

   الأضدادcarecherishnurtureprotect

3. Speak insultinglyB2formal

   To speak to someone in an insulting, offensive, or harsh manner.

   الإساءة بالكلام

   • The coach verbally abused the players after the loss.
   • He was arrested for abusing a police officer.
   • She felt humiliated after being abused in public.

   المرادفاتberatecurseinsultrevilescoldupbraidvilifyvituperate

   الأضدادcommendcomplimentflatterpraise