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abuse verb

  /əˈbjuz/ , /əˈbjuːz/
  • (transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]
 abusar, engañar, violar
  • (transitive, archaic) To violate; defile; to rape; (reflexive) to masturbate. [from around 1350 to 1470]
 violar, abusar

abuse noun

  /əˈbjus/ , /əˈbjuːs/ , /əˈbjʉs/
  • Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
 abuso, abuso sexual
  • Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]
 abuso

abusive adjective

  /əˈbju.sɪv/ , /əˈbju.zɪv/ , /əˈbjuː.sɪv/
  • (archaic) Tending to misuse; practising or containing abuse. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
 abusivo

abuser noun

  /əˈbju.zɚ/ , /əˈbjuː.zə/
abusador, maltratador

abusively adverb

  /əˈbju.sɪv.li/ , /əˈbjuː.sɪv.li/
  • In an abusive manner; rudely; with abusive language. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
 abusivamente
child abuse
abuso de menores
substance abuse
abuso de sustancias
sexual abuse
abuso sexual
abuse of discretion
abuso de discreción
abuse of power
abuso de poder
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