Abuser (en. Abuse)

/a.by.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To exploit someone or something unfairly.

He abused the trust I had given him.

Il a abusé de la confiance que je lui avais donnée.

To use a resource or right excessively.

She abuses her power by making all the decisions alone.

Elle abuse de son pouvoir en prenant toutes les décisions seule.

To commit reprehensible acts against a person, usually physical or emotional.

He abused a child, which is unacceptable.

Il a abusé d'un enfant, ce qui est inacceptable.

From the Latin 'abusus', which means abusive use.

to abuse one's position

Exploit a situation to one's advantage.

abuser de sa position

to abuse good things

To excessively benefit from good things.

abuser des bonnes choses

to abuse someone's patience

To take advantage of someone's tolerance until it frustrates them.

abuser de la patience de quelqu'un

abuse

Violation of a norm, often legal.

abus

abusive

Quality of an act that is excessive or unfair.

abusive

Character of something that is excessive or unjustified.

abusif

To take advantage in an exaggerated manner.

He overindulged at the party and didn’t come home.

Il a abusé de la fête et n'est pas rentré à la maison.

To commit excesses.

Since he’s been going out with his friends, he’s been overdoing the nights.

Depuis qu'il sort avec ses amis, il abuse des soirées.