Abusé (en. Abused)
/abzy/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has suffered abuse.
The abused found refuge in a support organization.
L'abusé a trouvé refuge dans une association d'aide.
An individual victim of exploitation or manipulation.
Many abused people live in fear and silence.
De nombreux abusés vivent dans la peur et le silence.
Etymology
From the verb 'to abuse', meaning to use in an inappropriate or malicious way.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be an abused person
Refers to someone who has suffered injustices or abusive treatment.
être un abusé
to target the abused
Means to attack or criticize the person who is already a victim of abuse.
s'en prendre à l'abusé
to protect the abused
Concerns efforts to defend and support victims of abuse.
protéger les abusés
Related Words
abuse
Action of maltreatment or exploitation.
abus
victimization
Process by which a person becomes a victim.
victimisation
maltreatment
Inappropriate treatment or contrary to human dignity.
maltraitance
Slang Meanings
A term used in victim protection circles.
The rights of the abused were emphasized in the meeting.
On a mis en avant les droits des abusés dans la réunion.
Reference to a person seen as weak in abusive situations.
Don't be an abused person, stand up for yourself!
Ne sois pas un abusé, défends-toi !