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    Abuse (en. Abuse)

    /a.by.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mistreatment inflicted on a person or something.
    She was a victim of abuse for years.
    Elle a été victime d'un abus pendant des années.
    Excessive or incorrect use of an asset or resource.
    The abuse of medication can lead to severe side effects.
    L'abus de médicaments peut entraîner des effets secondaires graves.
    verb
    To mistreat or harm someone or something.
    He abused his power to control others.
    Il abusa de son pouvoir pour contrôler les autres.
    To make excessive or inappropriate use of something.
    He is abusing his generosity.
    Il abuse de sa générosité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abusus', meaning 'misuse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abuse of power
    Exploitation of a position of authority to harm others.
    abus de pouvoir
    breach of trust
    Working against the trust placed in someone.
    abus de confiance
    to overindulge in good things
    To make excessive use of something positive.
    abuser des bonnes choses

    Related Words

    maltreatment
    Act of treating someone cruelly or unjustly.
    maltraitance
    exploitation
    Unfair or abusive use of people or resources.
    exploitation
    intimidation
    Act of using fear to control or abuse others.
    intimidation

    Slang Meanings

    To abuse in the sense of mocking something.
    He took advantage of the situation to laugh about it.
    Il a abusé de la situation pour en rire.
    To speak excessively or exaggeratedly.
    Don't overindulge in beer at the party.
    Ne pas abuser de la bière à la fête.