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    Abuso (en. Abuse)

    /aˈβuso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Excessive or improper use of something.
    Abuse of alcohol can lead to health problems.
    El abuso del alcohol puede llevar a problemas de salud.
    Mistreatment or harmful behavior towards a living being.
    Child abuse is a serious problem in our society.
    El abuso infantil es un problema serio en nuestra sociedad.
    Exploitation of someone's trust or vulnerability.
    Emotional abuse can be as harmful as physical abuse.
    El abuso emocional puede ser tan dañino como el abuso físico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abusus', meaning 'excessive or incorrect use'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abuse of power
    Unjust or excessive use of authority.
    abuso de poder
    abuse of trust
    Exploitation of the trust that someone has placed in another person.
    abuso de confianza
    no abuse
    Sense of not overstepping or harming others.
    no abuso

    Related Words

    abuser
    Person who commits an abuse.
    abusador
    abusive
    That involves or contains abuse.
    abusivo
    to abuse
    Act of committing abuse.
    abuzar

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a situation where someone takes advantage of another.
    That relationship is a total abuse; she is always doing what he wants.
    Esa relación es un abuso total, ella siempre está haciendo lo que él quiere.
    Excessive use that is considered ridiculous.
    The abuse of social media is affecting his studies.
    El abuso de las redes sociales le está afectando en sus estudios.