abused

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose ayant subi des mauvais traitements, de la violence, ou un usage inapproprié.

Describes a person or thing that has been treated cruelly or violently, or used improperly.

1. Mistreated or harmedB2formal

   Subjected to cruel or violent treatment, often repeatedly.

   Maltraité (violenté)

   • The abused child was taken into protective custody.
   • She spoke out about her experiences as an abused spouse.
   • The shelter provides support for abused animals.

   Synonymesill-treatedmaltreatedmistreatedoppressedtormented

   Antonymescherishedprotectedrespected

2. Misused or exploitedB2formal

   Used in a harmful, improper, or excessive way.

   mal employé / exploité

   • The abused trust of the community was hard to rebuild.
   • The drug was abused by many patients seeking a quick fix.
   • The system is often abused by people claiming false benefits.

   Synonymesexploitedill-usedmisused

   Antonymescherishedhonoredprotectedrespected

• Verbe désignant le fait d'utiliser quelque chose de manière nuisible, incorrecte ou excessive, ou de traiter quelqu'un avec cruauté ou violence.

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.

   Maltraiter ou mésuser

   • 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.

   Synonymesexploitmaltreatmisapplymishandlemistreatmisusepervert

   Antonymescarecherishprotectrespect

2. Treat cruelly or violentlyB2formal

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

   maltraiter

   • 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.

   Synonymesassaultbatterbeatharmhurtill-treatinjuremaltreatmistreatmisuse

   Antonymescarecherishnurtureprotect

3. Speak insultinglyB2formal

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

   Injurier

   • 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.

   Synonymesberatecurseinsultrevilescoldupbraidvilifyvituperate

   Antonymescommendcomplimentflatterpraise