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    Abusos (en. Abuses)

    /aˈβusos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Excessive or improper use of something.
    The abuses of power in the organization have led to a crisis.
    Los abusos de poder en la organización han llevado a una crisis.
    Actions that violate the rights of others.
    Abuses of human rights are unacceptable.
    Los abusos a los derechos humanos son inaceptables.
    Misuse of a relationship or trust.
    The abuse of trust among friends can ruin the relationship.
    El abuso de confianza entre amigos puede arruinar la relación.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'abuse', which comes from the Latin 'abusare', where 'ab-' means 'from' and 'usus' means 'use'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abuse of authority
    Excessive use of power by an authority.
    abuso de autoridad
    child abuse
    Any form of mistreatment toward a child.
    abuso infantil
    emotional abuse
    Psychological manipulation that causes emotional harm to someone.
    abuso emocional

    Related Words

    abuse
    Improper use of something or transgression against something.
    abuso
    mistreatment
    Rough or cruel treatment toward a person.
    maltrato
    oppression
    Severe domination or control over a group or individual.
    opresión

    Slang Meanings

    Exploitation
    The boss showed clear exploitation of his employees.
    El jefe mostró una clara explotación a sus empleados.
    Scam
    The lawyer got involved in a money scam.
    El abogado metió mano en un chanchullo de dinero.
    Cross the line
    The boy crossed the line with his comments.
    El chico se pasó de la raya con sus comentarios.