abuse

indénombrable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее неправильное, вредное или несправедливое обращение с человеком, животным, веществом или системой, часто включающее физический, словесный или эмоциональный вред.esSustantivo que se refiere al uso incorrecto, dañino o injusto de algo o de alguien, o al trato cruel, violento u ofensivo hacia una persona, animal o cosa.frNom désignant un mauvais traitement, nuisible ou injuste infligé à une personne, un animal, une substance ou un système, incluant souvent un préjudice physique, verbal ou émotionnel. Peut aussi référer à un usage excessif ou inapproprié de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das die falsche, schädliche oder ungerechte Behandlung von Personen, Tieren, Substanzen oder Systemen bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit körperlichem, verbalem oder emotionalem Schaden; auch der Missbrauch von Macht, Vertrauen oder Substanzen.ptSubstantivo que designa o uso incorreto, prejudicial ou injusto de algo ou o tratamento cruel e violento contra alguém, podendo ser físico, verbal, emocional, sexual ou institucional.zh指不当、有害或不公正地对待人、动物、物质或系统的行为，常包含身体、言语或情感上的伤害；也指滥用、虐待或辱骂。arاسم 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.

1. Cruel or violent treatment B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЖестокое обращениеesMaltratofrMauvais traitementsdeMisshandlungptMaus-tratoszh虐待arإساءة المعاملة

   Synonymes: brutalitycrueltyharmill-treatmentinjurymaltreatmentmistreatmentviolence

   Antonymes: caregentlenesskindnessprotection

2. Insulting language B2 formal

   Rude or offensive words directed at someone.

   • 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.

   ruОскорблениеesAbuso verbalfrinjuresdeBeschimpfungptOfensazh辱骂arالإساءة اللفظية

   Synonymes: defamationinvectivename callingrevilementscurrilityvilificationvituperation

   Antonymes: complimentpraise

3. Misuse of something B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗлоупотреблениеesMal uso o uso indebidofrMauvais usage, usage abusifdeMissbrauchptAbusozh滥用arإساءة الاستخدام

   Synonymes: exploitationmisapplicationmisuseperversion

• abuses plural form
• abuses' possessive plural form
• abuse's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия использования чего-либо во вред, неправильно или чрезмерно, или жестокого или насильственного обращения с кем-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de usar algo de manera perjudicial, incorrecta o excesiva, o de tratar a alguien con crueldad o violencia.frVerbe désignant le fait d'utiliser quelque chose de manière nuisible, incorrecte ou excessive, ou de traiter quelqu'un avec cruauté ou violence.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas falsch, übermäßig oder zum Schaden zu gebrauchen oder jemanden grausam bzw. gewaltsam zu behandeln.ptVerbo usado para indicar o uso de algo de forma prejudicial, incorreta ou excessiva, ou o tratamento cruel ou violento contra alguém.zh动词，指不当、过度或有害地使用某物，或对某人进行虐待、伤害或辱骂。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على استعمال شيء استعمالاً ضارًّا أو خاطئًا أو مفرطًا، أو على معاملة شخص بقسوة أو عنف أو إساءة.

1. Misuse or mistreat B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗлоупотреблятьesMal uso o maltratofrMaltraiter ou mésuserdeMissbrauchenptAbusarzh滥用arإساءة الاستخدام

   Synonymes: exploitmaltreatmisapplymishandlemistreatmisusepervert

   Antonymes: carecherishprotectrespect

2. Treat cruelly or violently B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЖестоко обращатьсяesMaltratarfrmaltraiterdeMisshandelnptMaltratarzh虐待arإساءة المعاملة

   Synonymes: assaultbatterbeatharmhurtill-treatinjuremaltreatmistreatmisuse

   Antonymes: carecherishnurtureprotect

3. Speak insultingly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОскорблятьesInsultar de palabrafrInjurierdeBeleidigenptInsultarzh辱骂arالإساءة بالكلام

   Synonymes: beratecurseinsultrevilescoldupbraidvilifyvituperate

   Antonymes: commendcomplimentflatterpraise

• abused past participle
• abused past simple
• abusing present participle
• abuses third person singular